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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Merrow
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Merrow. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events in Merrow
Common questions in Merrow
Can you come to a school fair in Merrow?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Merrow?
Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you come to Merrow?
We do. Merrow is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
About our fish and chip van for events in Merrow
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve mushy peas, chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for agricultural and country shows and club open days.
In Merrow, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Merrow? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Running an event in Merrow
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Merrow is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs, for a school like Bushy Hill Junior School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in parks such as Riverside Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 4 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 GU1 and GU4 start with a parking spot for the van. From Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Merrow, we also cover Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Merrow include St Peter's Catholic School (within half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Occasions we serve in Merrow
It keeps people on site for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Sports days
- Community open days
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Clandon station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Merrow?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Merrow and across Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. December events in Merrow lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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