Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Abbotts Ann, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Abbotts Ann. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Abbotts Ann
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Fish and chip van for events in Abbotts Ann, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. For village fêtes and summer fairs and school summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Abbotts Ann, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Abbotts Ann?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Abbotts Ann, people book us for occasions like:
- Festivals
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
A summer fête at Church of St Mary the Virgin is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
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’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Abbotts Ann
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cover Abbotts Ann and the whole of Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. December events in Abbotts Ann lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Where the van can park in Abbotts Ann
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Abbotts Ann
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Abbotts Ann events: pitches and permissions
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Abbotts Ann, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Abbotts Ann is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Abbotts Ann to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For anyone arriving by train, Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Abbotts Ann, we cover Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Abbotts Ann
Can you come to a school fair in Abbotts Ann?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Abbotts Ann?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What affects the price in Abbotts Ann
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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