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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Abshot events
Fish and chip van for events in Abshot: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
Book the van in Abshot
Fish and chip van for events in Abshot, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for club open days and community open days.
Rural events near Abshot can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your event in Abshot
It keeps people on site.
In Abshot and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Locks Heath Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Where the van can park in Abshot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Evening events in Abshot have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What affects the price in Abshot
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Abshot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Abshot questions
Is Abshot too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Abshot?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 2 miles away.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Towns and villages near Abshot
What else we do in Abshot
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Abshot and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Event catering near Abshot
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Abshot and the surrounding area. Abshot is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Abshot to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Swanwick station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station. A summer fête at St John is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 3 miles of Abshot, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in PO14, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Abshot include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- 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