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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hambledon, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Hambledon: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Hambledon
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hambledon
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and fish and chip supper nights, with cod and chips, mushy peas and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Hambledon, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Where the van can park in Hambledon
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Details of any power or water on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hambledon
Is Hambledon close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Hambledon?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hambledon?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Occasions we serve in Hambledon
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hambledon:
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Dominic's School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Nearby places to Hambledon
Also in Hambledon
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer events in Hambledon have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Hambledon events: pitches and permissions
Hambledon is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For events in Hambledon, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Hambledon is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hambledon to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Hambledon Church, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Witley station, about 0.9 miles west. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Hambledon, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in GU8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Vann Lane, Maltlhouse Lane and Warren Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hambledon we cover include Wormley (1 mile west), Sandhills (1 mile west), Chiddingfold (2 miles south), Hydestile (2 miles north) and Enton Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (3.5 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Hambledon include Rodborough (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Merry Harriers Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
- 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