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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Pyrford Village
Fish and chip van for events in Pyrford Village: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Pyrford Village
Perfect for your event in Pyrford Village
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Pyrford Village book the van for events such as:
- Sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Agricultural and country shows
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Pyrford Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
How our fish and chip van for events works in Pyrford Village
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for feeding event crew and school summer fairs.
At a field event near Pyrford Village, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
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 events in Pyrford Village have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Pyrford Village
Pyrford Village is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pyrford Village and the surrounding area. Pyrford Village is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Events in parks such as White Rose Lane need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. A summer fête at St Nicholas's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. 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 serve events across the GU22 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Pyrford (1 mile north), Old Woking (2 miles south-west), Sheerwater (2 miles north-west), West Byfleet (2 miles north) and Woodham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
A little further out are Woking Community Hospital (2 miles west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Pyrford Village includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ripley Court School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (1.6 miles north-west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Towns and villages near Pyrford Village
What else we do in Pyrford Village
FAQs for Pyrford Village
Do you come out to small places like Pyrford Village?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in White Rose Lane?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Plan where the queue forms.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
- 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