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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stanwell, Surrey
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 Stanwell.
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
Planning an event in Stanwell?
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Fish and chip van for events in Stanwell, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include feeding event crew and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In Stanwell, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Stanwell?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Stanwell book the van for events such as:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
- Church fêtes
- Community festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
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What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For an evening event in Stanwell, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Community events around Stanwell
Stanwell is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Surrey. Across the TW19 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Stanwell Fields CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For anyone arriving by train, Ashford Surrey station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in TW19, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Britannia Way and Frobisher Gardens or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Stanwell, we also cover West Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (2 miles south), Bedfont (2 miles east) and Longford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thomas Knyvett College (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Stanwell: your questions answered
Is Stanwell close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Stanwell?
The closest is Ashford Surrey station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Stanwell?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can the van come to Stanwell?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Stanwell is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
- 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