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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hammer Bottom, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Hammer Bottom.
- Sports club events and race days
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
A chip van near Hammer Bottom
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hammer Bottom
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Whether it is country shows and charity fundraisers and community events, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Near Hammer Bottom, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
FAQs for Hammer Bottom
Do you come out to small places like Hammer Bottom?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Hammer Bottom?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events in Hammer Bottom have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Hammer Bottom
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Bookings in Hammer Bottom come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hammer Bottom to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Haslemere station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station. A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Peter is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Hammer Bottom, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27 and GU30. That could mean an event at a home on Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hammer Bottom we cover include Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer Bottom include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Hammer Bottom
What else we do in Hammer Bottom
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hammer Bottom?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. 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 will send you a quote.
Why Hammer Bottom hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Hammer Bottom? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hammer Bottom?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A school like Woolmer Hill School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
- 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