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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Grafham
Fish and chip van for events in Grafham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fish and chip van for events in Grafham
Fish and chip van for events in Grafham, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Popular choices include chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for sports tournaments and festivals.
Near Grafham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Grafham
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Grafham is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Grafham to Guildford (6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chilworth station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. A summer fête at Church of St Andrew is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Within about 5 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU5, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Grafham, we also cover Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Grafham include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
Events we cater in Grafham
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Grafham book the van for events such as:
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
- Community open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
If your event is in Cucknell's Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What affects the price in Grafham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Grafham hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Grafham and across Surrey
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Nearby places to Grafham
What else we do in Grafham
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Summer fêtes in Grafham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Common questions in Grafham
What’s the nearest station to Grafham?
The closest is Chilworth station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Could you trade in Cucknell's Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
- 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