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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Frimley, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Frimley.
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
- Club open days
A chip van near Frimley
About our fish and chip van for events in Frimley
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Community events in Frimley often rely on a few good food stalls. Fish and chips is a reliable draw. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Questions from Frimley
What’s the nearest station to Frimley?
The closest is Frimley station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How far is Frimley from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Frimley?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Occasions we serve in Frimley
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Frimley, people book us for events such as:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
For anyone arriving by train, Frimley station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. In Frimley, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Frimley events: pitches and permissions
Frimley is about 1 mile south of Camberley, in Surrey. People in Frimley book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Frimley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Frimley to Guildford (8 miles away).
Events in parks such as Frimley Lodge Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Peter's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
We take the van to events all over GU16 and GU15. From Church Road, Frimley High Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A325 and B311 close by, Frimley is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Frimley Green (1 mile south), Deepcut (1 mile east), Camberley (1 mile north), Watchmoor (2 miles north-west) and York Town (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Danger Hill and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Tomlinscote School (0.6 miles north-east) and Tomlinscote School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles west)
Where the van can park in Frimley
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
When the event closes, we pack up.
A few benches near the van help.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Frimley hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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