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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Jacobs Well, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Jacobs Well.
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Jacobs Well
About our fish and chip van for events in Jacobs Well
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips, and we’re frequently booked for fundraisers and church fêtes.
At a fête or show near Jacobs Well, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Community events around Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. Bookings in Jacobs Well come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Jacobs Well is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
PTAs at schools such as Weyfield Academy frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in parks such as Stringer's Common need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Jacobs Well, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Surrey takes in GU4, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Jacobs Well include Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Local schools include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Jacobs Well
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Jacobs Well, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Worplesdon station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Jacobs Well
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
For event organisers in Jacobs Well
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Places near Jacobs Well
What else we do in Jacobs Well
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Jacobs Well and across Surrey
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Jacobs Well questions
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Stringer's Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
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’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. For an evening event in Jacobs Well, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Read more
- 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