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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ockley, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Ockley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
Planning an event in Ockley?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ockley
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For sports club events and race days and horse and dog shows, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
At a field event near Ockley, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Make sure allergen information is available
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A few benches near the van help.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Common questions in Ockley
Do you come out to small places like Ockley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Places near Ockley
What else we do in Ockley
Running an event in Ockley
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Ockley, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Ockley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 1.2 miles east. An event in Wallis Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Ockley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in RH5, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Ockley we cover include Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Winter fairs in Ockley are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Ockley?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Whatever the occasion in Ockley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Club open days
Running a fête for a church like St John's Church? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- 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