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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Sandy Cross, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Sandy Cross and the surrounding area.
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Sandy Cross
Perfect for your event in Sandy Cross
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
A school like St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How our fish and chip van for events works in Sandy Cross
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For village fêtes and summer fairs and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, chips and curry sauce for your guests.
A fête near Sandy Cross might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Sandy Cross
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Sandy Cross
What’s the nearest station to Sandy Cross?
The closest is Aldershot station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can the van park in Aldershot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you cover Sandy Cross?
Yes, we do. Sandy Cross is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What else we do in Sandy Cross
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
What comes out of the fryer
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
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Event catering near Sandy Cross
Sandy Cross is about 2 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We cover Sandy Cross as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Sandy Cross is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Laurence, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Aldershot station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Sandy Cross, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can bring the van to you. From Seale Lane and Binton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Sandy Cross, we also cover Seale (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile south), Tongham (1 mile north), Runfold (1 mile south-west) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (3 miles west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Seale and Tongham (within half a mile east) and Farnham Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Culverswell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Connaught School (1.1 miles north) and Ash Manor School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (0.8 miles north)
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter fairs in Sandy Cross are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Display allergens for each stall
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Arrange bins and waste collection
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