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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West End, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in West End.
- Community open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
A chip van near West End
Fish and chip van for events for your event in West End
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For country shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near West End, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in West End. December events in West End lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What affects the price in West End
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
FAQs for West End
Can the van park in Claremont Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to a school fair in West End?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to West End?
Yes, we do. West End is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Community events around West End
West End is about 1 mile south-west of Esher, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in West End, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St George's, are a natural home for a chip van. An event in Claremont Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
We take the van to events all over the KT10 and KT12 postcode area. Local streets include Esher Road, Garson Road and Lammas Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A244 and A307 close by, West End is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside West End, we also cover Esher (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles east), Hinchley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Weston Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Redhill (13 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (0.9 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near West End include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Esher Church School (0.8 miles east) and Esher Church of England High School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Albert Arms (0.7 miles north-east)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in West End?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in West End book the van for events such as:
- Country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as Claremont Fan Court School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in West End. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree who removes waste
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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