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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Old Woking, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Old Woking? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
Planning an event in Old Woking?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Old Woking
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we are available. Whether it is community open days and crew and volunteer catering, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips and more.
At a field event near Old Woking, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Also near Old Woking
Other occasions in Old Woking
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Old Woking?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Community open days
For anyone arriving by train, Woking station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Put bins near the queue.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, events in Old Woking stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Old Woking
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently 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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for visitors to gather round
Old Woking events: pitches and permissions
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of Old Woking to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Old Woking is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
A school like Kingfield Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in White Rose Lane means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over GU22 and GU23. Your event could be at a house on Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Old Woking, we cover Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Woking include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Questions from Old Woking
Is Old Woking too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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