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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mimbridge, Surrey
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Mimbridge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
A chip van near Mimbridge
Fish and chip van for events in Mimbridge, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater country shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Near Mimbridge, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in Mimbridge
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Occasions we serve in Mimbridge
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Mimbridge, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Woking station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
FAQs for Mimbridge
Which station is closest to Mimbridge?
Woking station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Mimbridge from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Nearby places to Mimbridge
What else we do in Mimbridge
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In Mimbridge, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Mimbridge. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Mimbridge
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Community events around Mimbridge
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. Across the GU24 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Mimbridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mimbridge to Guildford (6 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Lawrence? A chip van draws people in. Events in parks such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Events anywhere in GU24 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Mimbridge on the A3046, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Mimbridge, we cover Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Mimbridge include Horsell CofE Aided Junior School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Public House (1 mile south)
- 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