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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Horsell
Fish and chip van for events in Horsell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
A chip van near Horsell
Fish and chip van for events in Horsell, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Whether it is fundraisers and agricultural and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In Horsell, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Horsell
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. For events in Horsell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Horsell is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Horsell to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, Woking station is about 0.7 miles away.
Wherever your event is in GU21 and GU22, we can fry fresh for your visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A3046 close by, Horsell is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). The countryside around Horsell includes Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Horsell?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Horsell. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Horsell
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your event in Horsell
It keeps people on site.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Horsell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
School fairs, for a school like Woking High School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
Horsell: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Horsell?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Horsell from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What affects the price in Horsell
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors usually gather round the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Horsell, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Nearby places to Horsell
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share pitch details
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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