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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Rowly events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Rowly? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events in Rowly
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events in Rowly, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater school summer fairs and horse and dog shows.
At a field event near Rowly, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Event catering near Rowly
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Rowly 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. Rowly is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
A school like Glebelands School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in Cucknell's Wood means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Rowly, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Surrey takes in GU6 and GU5. Streets in the area include Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). Open spaces near Rowly include Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Summer fêtes in Rowly have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Rowly?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Whatever the occasion in Rowly, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Chilworth station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
Towns and villages near Rowly
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Share pitch details
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Rowly questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Rowly?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Rowly?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you come to Rowly?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Rowly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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