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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Stoughton
Bring the chip shop to your event in Stoughton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
- Sports days
A chip van near Stoughton
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Stoughton
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Popular choices include chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for fundraisers and club open days.
Around Stoughton, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Stoughton events: pitches and permissions
Stoughton is about 1 mile north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. In and around Stoughton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Stoughton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
Running a fête for a church like Emmanuel Church? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Guildford station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in GU2, GU3 and GU1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Keens Lane, Manor Road and South Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Stoughton sits on or near the A322 and A323, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Stoughton we cover include Bellfields (1 mile east), Westborough (1 mile south), Guildford (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east) and Abbotswood (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Stoughton includes Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Christ's College (0.5 miles east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Wooden Bridge pub (0.6 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Stoughton
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re 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.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stoughton?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Stoughton?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Stoughton book the van for occasions like:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Crew and volunteer catering
An event in Chitty's Common means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Also near Stoughton
Also in Stoughton
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For an evening event in Stoughton, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Questions from Stoughton
Could you trade in Chitty's Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Is Stoughton close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stoughton.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
- 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