Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Abbotswood, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Abbotswood.
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Abbotswood?
Fish and chip van for events in Abbotswood, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for charity fundraisers and community events and sports club events and race days.
At a field event near Abbotswood, 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, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Abbotswood
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Event catering near Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Abbotswood is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Abbotswood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Abbotswood to Southampton (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Romsey station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Swithun's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Wherever your event is in SO51, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cupernham Lane, Treviglio Close and Battenberg Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Abbotswood we cover include Belbins (1 mile north-west), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile east), Gosport (2 miles east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (1.1 miles south) and King Johns House (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Abbotswood include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west) and The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dog & Crook pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.1 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Abbotswood hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Abbotswood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
When the event closes, we pack up.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Perfect for your event in Abbotswood
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Abbotswood book the van for occasions like:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Cupernham Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer fêtes in Abbotswood have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Abbotswood? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Abbotswood: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Abbotswood?
Romsey station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Abbotswood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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