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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Thursley, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Thursley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for Thursley events
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. In Thursley, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Thursley
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips, and we’re frequently booked for sports club events and race days and fundraisers.
At a fête or show near Thursley, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Event catering near Thursley
Thursley is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. People in Thursley book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Thursley to Guildford (9 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. Streets in the area include The Street, The Lane and Dyehouse Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Thursley, we cover Pitch Place (1 mile west), Rushmoor (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west) and Elstead (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan bins near food stalls
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Nearby places to Thursley
Also in Thursley
Events we cater in Thursley
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Whatever the occasion in Thursley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Thursley hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Events in Thursley and across Surrey
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Thursley
How far is Thursley from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Contact us with the details.
- 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