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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hale, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Hale: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Hale
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hale
Which station is closest to Hale?
Farnham station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Can the van park in Weybourne LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Fish and chip van for events in Hale, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
A fête near Hale might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Hale. At midsummer, events in Hale stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Hale
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hale
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hale?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Hale, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
Hale events: pitches and permissions
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in Hale, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hale. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If your event is in Weybourne LNR, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A summer fête at The Church of St John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
We take the van to events all over the GU9 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Hale, we also cover Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Hale include William Cobbett Primary School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles south)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about the pitch
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Hale
Other occasions in Hale
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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