Surrey · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Redlands, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Redlands and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events for Redlands events
Fish and chip van for events in Redlands, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for feeding event crew and school fairs and sports days.
Rural events near Redlands can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. December events in Redlands lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Redlands
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Redlands will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Redlands to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We serve events across GU10 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Redlands, we also cover Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Redlands include St Nicholas' School (1 mile north) and Court Moor School (2.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles west)
Events we cater in Redlands
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A school like Crondall Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Redlands
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Redlands
How far is Redlands from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to a school fair in Redlands?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share pitch details
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Redlands hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near Redlands
Other occasions in Redlands
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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