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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shortheath events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Shortheath? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
Book the van in Shortheath
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shortheath, and we will check the date and send a price.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Shortheath
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For festivals and sports club events and race days, we can cook chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
At a field event near Shortheath, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shortheath
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Shortheath is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shortheath is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east. A school like St Peter's CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Shortheath, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Surrey takes in GU9 and GU10. Whether your event is on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the B3384 close by, Shortheath is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Shortheath, we also cover Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Shortheath include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Information about power and water
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cover Shortheath and the whole of Surrey
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. December events in Shortheath lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Shortheath
Other occasions in Shortheath
FAQs for Shortheath
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Shortheath from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Occasions we serve in Shortheath
It needs little from volunteers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
Events in parks such as Underdown nature reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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