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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Westborough, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Westborough? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Westborough
Perfect for your event in Westborough
Hot food keeps families around.
Whatever the occasion in Westborough, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
A summer fête at St Francis Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
How our fish and chip van for events works in Westborough
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and school fairs and sports days, serving curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Westborough are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Westborough and the whole of Surrey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Running an event in Westborough
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. People in Westborough book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Westborough is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Guildford station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. If your event is in Broadstreet, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the GU2, GU1 and GU3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Westborough sits on or near the A323, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Westborough, we also cover Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Kings College Guildford (under half a mile west) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Hare and Hounds pub (0.6 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Questions from Westborough
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Westborough close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Nearby places to Westborough
More for events in Westborough
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Westborough stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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