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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Normandy events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Normandy.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Normandy
About our fish and chip van for events in Normandy
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include church fêtes and feeding event crew, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Normandy, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Access that avoids crowds
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Normandy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Normandy. Summer fêtes in Normandy have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Normandy events: pitches and permissions
Normandy is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Around Normandy, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
A summer fête at Church of St Mark is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wanborough station, about 0.7 miles south.
We serve events across the GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Manor Farm Close, Guildford Road and Milton Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Normandy, we cover Willey Green (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south), Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wyke (1 mile west) and Wanborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (6 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Pubs nearby include Duke of Normandy pub (0.5 miles east)
Normandy: your questions answered
Is Normandy close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Normandy 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.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Normandy?
Hot food keeps families around.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Community open days
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Music and food festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wyke Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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