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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Woking, Surrey
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Woking? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Woking
How our fish and chip van for events works in Woking
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include food for volunteers and village fêtes, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
Large events in Woking draw big crowds, so serving speed matters; we keep the menu short. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Woking questions
Is Woking close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Woking?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
More for events in Woking
Community events around Woking
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. For events in Woking, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Woking. We cover 395 places in Surrey.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Woking station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Events in parks such as Hoe Valley Linear Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Events anywhere in GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Woking is on the A247 and A320, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Woking, we also cover Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Woking High School (0.9 miles north) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Woking, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about the pitch
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
For event organisers in Woking
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Events we cater in Woking
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Woking book the van for occasions like:
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary of Bethany? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- 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