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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Fairlands, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Fairlands and the surrounding area.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
Planning an event in Fairlands?
Fish and chip van for events in Fairlands, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We’re frequently asked to cater horse and dog shows and fundraisers, with cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Fairlands, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Fairlands hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cover Fairlands and the whole of Surrey
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Towns and villages near Fairlands
More for events in Fairlands
Community events around Fairlands
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fairlands and nearby villages. Fairlands is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For anyone arriving by train, Guildford station, about 2.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Worplesdon Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1 mile south-east) and Kings College Guildford (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Hare and Hounds pub (0.8 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. In Fairlands, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Fairlands
We keep cooking in the rain.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Fairlands and Surrey:
- Sports tournaments
- Food for volunteers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Agricultural and country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Alban's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fairlands? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan bins near food stalls
Plan where the queue forms.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Fairlands
Could you trade in Chitty's Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Fairlands too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Fairlands?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch