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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lightwater, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Lightwater and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Lightwater?
Fish and chip van for events in Lightwater, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports club events and race days and charity fundraisers and community events.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Lightwater are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in Lightwater are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Lightwater. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Lightwater questions
Can the van park in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Lightwater from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you cover Lightwater?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lightwater and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lightwater, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Event catering near Lightwater
Lightwater is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lightwater and the surrounding area. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Lightwater to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Bagshot station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. If your event is in Brentmoor Heath, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
This part of Surrey takes in GU18 and GU19, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Ambleside Road, Ridgeway Close and Shrublands Drive or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Donkey Town (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west), Windlesham (1 mile north-east), Lucas Green (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brookwood Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles east)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Lightwater?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Food for volunteers
- Community festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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