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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Oxshott, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Oxshott.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
Book the van in Oxshott
About our fish and chip van for events in Oxshott
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Typical bookings include school summer fairs and community open days, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Oxshott are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Display allergens for each stall
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Oxshott?
We keep cooking in the rain.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like St Andrew's Church? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Oxshott and across Surrey
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Oxshott
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Oxshott questions
Can the van park in Claygate Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Oxshott close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Can the van come to Oxshott?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxshott. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Towns and villages near Oxshott
More for events in Oxshott
For event organisers in Oxshott
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Event catering near Oxshott
Oxshott is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. From the centre of Oxshott to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Oxshott is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Oxshott to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Events in parks such as Claygate Common need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. For visitors coming by rail, Oxshott station serves Oxshott directly. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Oxshott, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in KT22, KT11 and KT10, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From High Street, Oakshade Road and Silverdale Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Pachesham Park (1 mile south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles east), Cobham (2 miles west) and Claygate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (4 miles east), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (10 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (2.6 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Oxshott includes Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Local schools include Danes Hill School (within half a mile south) and Therfield School (2 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Summer fêtes in Oxshott have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Oxshott
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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