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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Onslow Village, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Onslow Village? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Onslow Village events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Onslow Village
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and community open days.
Around Onslow Village, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
For event organisers in Onslow Village
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer events in Onslow Village have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Also in Onslow Village
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Onslow Village: your questions answered
Is Onslow Village close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Onslow Village?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Onslow Village?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School summer fairs
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
A school like Onslow Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Onslow Village events: pitches and permissions
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Around Onslow Village, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints' Church, are a natural home for a chip van. An event in Broadstreet means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the GU2 and GU3 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Onslow Village include the A31, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Onslow Village includes Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Guildford County School (0.7 miles east) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.1 miles east)
- 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