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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Penny Pot
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Penny Pot and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Penny Pot
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Fish and chip van for events in Penny Pot, cooked to order
When there is hot food, people stay longer. We are frequently asked to cater festivals and fish and chip supper nights, with cod and chips, chips and mushy peas.
Near Penny Pot, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Running an event in Penny Pot
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. People in Penny Pot book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Penny Pot is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Penny Pot to Guildford (7 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If your event is in Milford Green and Coxhill Green, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
For events in GU24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. We also bring the van to events in Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head generally 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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Penny Pot? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Penny Pot: your questions answered
Could you trade in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Penny Pot too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Winter fairs in Penny Pot are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Penny Pot?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Lawrence? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
Also near Penny Pot
Other occasions in Penny Pot
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- 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