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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Byfleet, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in West Byfleet.
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
A chip van near West Byfleet
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Plan where the queue forms.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
How our fish and chip van for events works in West Byfleet
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and chips, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and festivals.
Summer fairs around West Byfleet are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your event in West Byfleet
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Running an event in West Byfleet
West Byfleet is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Byfleet and nearby villages. West Byfleet is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from West Byfleet to Guildford (7 miles away).
Events in parks such as Manor Farm need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like The Marist Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
For events in KT14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. From Station Road, Station Approach and The Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to West Byfleet we cover include Woodham (1 mile north-west), Pyrford (1 mile south-west), Sheerwater (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles south) and Row Town (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Hockey Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near West Byfleet include Fullbrook School (less than half a mile north) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (less than half a mile north)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting 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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
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West Byfleet: your questions answered
Which station is closest to West Byfleet?
West Byfleet has its own station: West Byfleet station.
Can the van park in Manor Farm?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer events in West Byfleet have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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