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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hascombe
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Hascombe and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Hascombe
Fish and chip van for events in Hascombe, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We are frequently asked to cater sports days and village fêtes, serving chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Hascombe, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hascombe?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Hascombe, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Hascombe: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hascombe?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 3 miles west of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
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.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree the terms in writing
- Make sure allergen information is available
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter fairs in Hascombe are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
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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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Running an event in Hascombe
Hascombe is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Hascombe to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Hascombe, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU8, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include The Street and Church Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Loxhill (1 mile south), Thorncombe Street (1 mile north), Grafham (2 miles north-east), Munstead Heath (2 miles north-west) and Dunsfold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Godalming Museum (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Hascombe includes Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Hascombe
More for events in Hascombe
- 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