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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Farley Green, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Farley Green.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
Planning an event in Farley Green?
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer events in Farley Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Farley Green, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Farley Green
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater church fêtes and food for volunteers.
For a village fête or field event near Farley Green, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Farley Green
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Farley Green: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Farley Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Farley Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
For event organisers in Farley Green
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Settle the pitch terms early
When the event closes, we pack up.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Farley Green?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Farley Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
A summer fête at St Michael is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Fairs, fêtes and events in Farley Green
Farley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For events in Farley Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Farley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 2.3 miles north-west. If your event is in Cucknell's Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 2 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in GU5, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Ride Lane, Shophouse Lane and August Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Peaslake (2 miles east), Holmbury St Mary (3 miles east), Pitland Street (3 miles east), Ewhurst (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (3.3 miles east) and Shere Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farley Green include St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby, you will find King William IV Public House (0.9 miles north)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
- 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