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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Wishanger Common
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Wishanger Common.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
Fresh fish and chips in Wishanger Common
Fish and chip van for events in Wishanger Common, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for club open days and fundraisers.
Near Wishanger Common, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Wishanger Common, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Wishanger Common
It needs little from volunteers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Community events around Wishanger Common
Wishanger Common is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. In and around Wishanger Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St John the Evangelist? A chip van draws people in. If your event is in The Flashes, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. 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.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Frensham Lane and Wishanger Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Wishanger Common, we cover Dockenfield (1 mile north-west), Batt's Corner (2 miles north-west), Arford (2 miles south), Headley Down (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north), Haslemere (5 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wishanger Common include Farnham Heath and Gibbet Hill.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wishanger Common
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near Wishanger Common
Also in Wishanger Common
Common questions in Wishanger Common
Can the van go 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.
Could you trade in The Flashes?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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