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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Westcott, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Westcott: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community open days
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Westcott events
About our fish and chip van for events in Westcott
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Whether it is church fêtes and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas and more.
At a field event near Westcott, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Occasions we serve in Westcott
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A summer fête at St John's Community Hall is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What affects the price in Westcott
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or RH4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently 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 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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Westcott
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Westcott
Can you come to a school fair in Westcott?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Westcott?
The closest is Dorking West station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Also near Westcott
More for events in Westcott
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. For an evening event in Westcott, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Event catering near Westcott
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. For events in Westcott, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Westcott is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Westcott to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Dorking West station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in RH4, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Westcott includes Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Schools near Westcott include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
- 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