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Fish and Chip Van for Events for St John's events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in St John's.
- Horse and dog shows
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events in St John's
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In St John's, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in St John's
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips, and we’re often booked for church fêtes and community open days.
Events near St John's are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
St John's: your questions answered
Can the van park in Brookwood Lye?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around St John's?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you cover St John's?
We do. St John's is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Fairs, fêtes and events in St John's
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St John's and the surrounding area. St John's is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Woking station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre.
We take the van to events all over GU21 and GU22 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A324, St John's is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near St John's include Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in St John's
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and the cost guide.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Information about power and water
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in St John's, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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