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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hurtmore, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hurtmore? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Hurtmore events
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About our fish and chip van for events in Hurtmore
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it’s church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and fundraisers, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Hurtmore, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share pitch details
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hurtmore?
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Club open days
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Food for volunteers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Hurtmore events: pitches and permissions
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For an event in Hurtmore, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hurtmore. We serve 395 places in Surrey.
A school like Charterhouse School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, Godalming station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in GU7. Whether your event is on Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Hurtmore, we also cover Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hurtmore include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Hurtmore include Loseley Fields Primary School (1 mile east) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.8 miles north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hurtmore?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Hurtmore
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Where the van can park in Hurtmore
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. December events in Hurtmore lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Hurtmore: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hurtmore?
The closest is Godalming station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hurtmore?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Places near Hurtmore
What else we do in Hurtmore
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 typically simpler.
- 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