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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Farnham
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Farnham and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
Book the van in Farnham
FAQs for Farnham
Can you come to a school fair in Farnham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Farnham close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Farnham
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. For food for volunteers and sports club events and race days, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Farnham, a good food stall can make an event. A chip van is one visitors will queue for. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Towns and villages near Farnham
Also in Farnham
Running an event in Farnham
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU9, we can bring the van to you. Farnham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
A summer fête at St Joan of Arc's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Farnham station serves Farnham directly. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Farnham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU9 and GU10, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A31 and A287, Farnham is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Farnham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (within half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Farnham include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Farnham include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (within half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include William Cobbett Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Farnham
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For an evening event in Farnham, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Access that avoids crowds
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Settle the pitch terms early
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farnham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Perfect for your event in Farnham
It needs little from volunteers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
If your event is in Moor Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- 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