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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Great Bookham events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Great Bookham.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Planning an event in Great Bookham?
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Great Bookham
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and village fêtes, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For events in a place like Great Bookham, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Great Bookham?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Great Bookham
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Towns and villages near Great Bookham
Also in Great Bookham
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Running an event in Great Bookham
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Great Bookham and nearby villages. Great Bookham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Great Bookham to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Nicolas, are a natural home for a chip van. An event in River Mole LNR means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of KT23 and KT22. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Manor House School (0.9 miles south-west) and Howard of Effingham School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Crown pub (within half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. For an evening event in Great Bookham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Great Bookham
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Great Bookham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like The Dawnay School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Great Bookham, and we will check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Great Bookham
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
FAQs for Great Bookham
Can the van park in River Mole LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
- 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