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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Penton Hook, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Penton Hook.
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for Penton Hook events
Community events around Penton Hook
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. In and around Penton Hook, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Chertsey station is about 1.5 miles away.
We serve events across the KT16 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Penton Hook includes Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
How our fish and chip van for events works in Penton Hook
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. For community festivals and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
A fête near Penton Hook might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
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How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. December events in Penton Hook lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Penton Hook
Is Penton Hook close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Penton Hook?
Chertsey station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cover Penton Hook and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at our prices page and 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