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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Tilford Reeds
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Tilford Reeds and the surrounding area.
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
Book the van in Tilford Reeds
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
About our fish and chip van for events in Tilford Reeds
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and community festivals, we will put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
A fête near Tilford Reeds might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
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How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Evening events in Tilford Reeds have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It’s 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.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Tilford Reeds
What’s the nearest station to Tilford Reeds?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Tilford Reeds?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Tilford Reeds?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Events in Tilford Reeds and across Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
Fairs, fêtes and events in Tilford Reeds
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tilford Reeds. Tilford Reeds is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tilford Reeds to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Events in parks such as Moor Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Within about 5 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Events we cater in Tilford Reeds
It needs little from volunteers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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