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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Tongham, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Tongham and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Tongham
Fish and chip van for events in Tongham, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We are frequently asked to cater music and food festivals and village fêtes, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Events near Tongham are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Tongham?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
Events in parks such as Aldershot Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Tongham events: pitches and permissions
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Tongham and nearby villages. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Tongham to Guildford (7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Paul? A chip van draws people in.
For events in GU10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Tongham includes Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include The Connaught School (within half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Questions from Tongham
Can the van park in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Tongham?
The closest is Ash station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For an evening event in Tongham, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and 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 trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Tongham
Other occasions in Tongham
What affects the price in Tongham
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Where the van can park in Tongham
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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