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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shalford events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Shalford. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Country shows
- Community open days
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Shalford events
Before you choose a spot
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:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shalford
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How our fish and chip van for events works in Shalford
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Near Shalford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Shalford
What’s the nearest station to Shalford?
Shalford station, in Shalford itself.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Events we cater in Shalford
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take around Shalford:
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, Shalford has its own station, Shalford station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
Event catering near Shalford
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Shalford book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Shalford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
If your event is in Shalford Mill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A school like Shalford Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Shalford, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU4, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Shalford, we also cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalford include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or GU4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Shalford
Other occasions in Shalford
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. December events in Shalford lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Give us an idea of numbers
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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