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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Little London, Surrey
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Little London. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Little London
Fish and chip van for events in Little London, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. For agricultural and country shows and festivals, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Little London, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Community events around Little London
Little London is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For events in Little London, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Little London is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Church fêtes, at churches such as Old St Peter and St Paul's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about a mile of Little London, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in Albury Heath (1 mile north-west), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile north-east) and Hoe (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (1 mile north-east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north)
Where the van can park in Little London
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Events we cater in Little London
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Club open days
- Sports days
Events in parks such as Colekitchen Down need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
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 you get to enjoy the day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Little London
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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 big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Little London stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Little London
What’s the nearest station to Little London?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Little London too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
- 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