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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Thorpe events
Fish and chip van for events in Thorpe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Book the van in Thorpe
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Thorpe
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We’re frequently asked to cater school summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights, serving sausage and chips, chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Thorpe, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Thorpe?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Thorpe hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, events in Thorpe stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Event catering near Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the TW20 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If your event is in Penton Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
We take the van to events all over TW20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the B388 close by, Thorpe is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover events in Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Thorpe includes Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (less than half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Thorpe
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
- Community open days
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, Virginia Water station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
Nearby places to Thorpe
Also in Thorpe
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Thorpe? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Thorpe
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Thorpe?
Virginia Water station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Thorpe
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- 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