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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Forest Green
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Forest Green.
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events in Forest Green
How our fish and chip van for events works in Forest Green
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re often asked to cater community festivals and agricultural and country shows, with curry sauce, chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Forest Green, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Questions from Forest Green
What’s the nearest station to Forest Green?
Ockley station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Events we cater in Forest Green
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Forest Green, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Running an event in Forest Green
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH5 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Forest Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Wallis Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. 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.
We serve events across the RH5 postcode area. Whether your event is on Horsham Road and Ockley Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Forest Green we cover include Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Parrot pub (under half a mile south)
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. December events in Forest Green lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Also near Forest Green
Other occasions in Forest Green
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Where the van can park in Forest Green
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Forest Green
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Forest Green and across Surrey
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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