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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Bourne, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Bourne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Bourne
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. December events in Lower Bourne lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Bourne, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. Popular choices include cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for food for volunteers and school fairs and sports days.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Lower Bourne are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for visitors to gather round
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Events we cater in Lower Bourne
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Bourne, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
If your event is in Underdown nature reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Lower Bourne
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Bourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Nearby places to Lower Bourne
Also in Lower Bourne
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Bourne
What’s the nearest station to Lower Bourne?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lower Bourne.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Event catering near Lower Bourne
Lower Bourne is about 1 mile south of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Lower Bourne, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
A summer fête at St Martin by the Green is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Farnham station, about 1.1 miles north, is the nearest station. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in GU10 and GU9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Fox Road, Ford Lane and Kiln Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Lower Bourne sits on or near the A287, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-east), Shortfield Common (1 mile south), Millbridge (2 miles south), Tilford (2 miles east) and Frensham (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Lower Bourne include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Highfield South Farnham School (0.9 miles north-west) and Edgeborough School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Public House (within half a mile north)
- 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