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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sandhills, Surrey
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Sandhills. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Sandhills events
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Have other stalls for special diets
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Fish and chip van for events in Sandhills, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for agricultural and country shows and community open days.
At a field event near Sandhills, 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 every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Summer fêtes in Sandhills have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and the cost guide.
Running an event in Sandhills
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Sandhills will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sandhills to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like King Edward's School Witley, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Sandhills, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in GU8 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Sandhills include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Occasions we serve in Sandhills
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Whatever the occasion in Sandhills, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
For anyone arriving by train, Witley station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
Sandhills: your questions answered
Is Sandhills close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Sandhills?
Witley station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can the van come to Sandhills?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Sandhills and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Places near Sandhills
Other occasions in Sandhills
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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