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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wraysbury, Surrey
Fish and chip van for events in Wraysbury: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Wraysbury
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. For crew and volunteer catering and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce and more.
For events in a place like Wraysbury, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Wraysbury questions
Which station is closest to Wraysbury?
The closest is Sunnymeads station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is Wraysbury close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wraysbury
Wraysbury is about 2 miles north of Egham, in Surrey. For an event in Wraysbury, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Wraysbury. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Wraysbury Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
We take the van to events all over the TW19 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Station Road and Waylands or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Wraysbury we cover include Sunnymeads (1 mile north), Old Windsor (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile south-east), Horton (1 mile north-east) and Bishopsgate (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Edward VII Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Wraysbury include St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Wraysbury include St John's Beaumont School (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchmead School (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Perserverance Public House (within half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Wraysbury, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Wraysbury hosts choose us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Events we cater in Wraysbury
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sunnymeads station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Also near Wraysbury
More for events in Wraysbury
- 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