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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Runfold events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Runfold? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
A chip van near Runfold
Common questions in Runfold
Could you trade in Crooksbury Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Runfold close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Fish and chip van for events in Runfold, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a field event near Runfold, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Community events around Runfold
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Runfold, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Runfold to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like South Farnham School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Farnham station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station. 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.
Events anywhere in GU10 and GU9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Runfold we cover include Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Runfold includes Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (1.4 miles north-east)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Runfold?
It needs little from volunteers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Runfold and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like The Church of the Good Shepherd? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Runfold. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Events in Runfold and across Surrey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Runfold
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
Larger groups generally 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
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For an evening event in Runfold, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Runfold
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Runfold
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Also near Runfold
Also in Runfold
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share pitch details
- Give us an idea of numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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