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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Ockham
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Ockham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Ockham
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ockham
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ockham and the surrounding area. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ockham to Guildford (6 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like All Saints' Church? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Ripley Court School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Ockham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU23, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Ockham includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (0.9 miles north-east)
About our fish and chip van for events in Ockham
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it’s crew and volunteer catering and agricultural and country shows, we can cook curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Ockham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Towns and villages near Ockham
Other occasions in Ockham
Occasions we serve in Ockham
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, Horsley station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In Ockham, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Ockham hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Ockham
Could you trade in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Ockham from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
- 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