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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shortfield Common
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Shortfield Common.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Shortfield Common
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, events in Shortfield Common stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Shortfield Common, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Whether it’s food for volunteers and community festivals, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Rural events near Shortfield Common can be a long way from anywhere to eat, 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.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Common questions in Shortfield Common
Do you trade at school fairs around Shortfield Common?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Shortfield Common from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
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.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Shortfield Common
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Shortfield Common, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Shortfield Common events: pitches and permissions
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU10 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Shortfield Common to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Edgeborough School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. A summer fête at Church of St Mary the Virgin is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Shortfield Common, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in GU10, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Shortfield Common include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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