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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Laleham, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Laleham.
- Feeding event crew
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
Book the van in Laleham
How our fish and chip van for events works in Laleham
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for feeding event crew and community festivals.
Summer fairs around Laleham are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Running an event in Laleham
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. For events in Laleham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Staines station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. If your event is in Penton Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
For events in TW18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles south)
Laleham questions
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Laleham?
The closest is Staines station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
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 come to Laleham?
Yes, we do. Laleham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In Laleham, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Laleham
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
A school like Laleham CofE VA Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree the terms in writing
- Make sure allergen information is available
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- 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