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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Allbrook, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Allbrook and across Hampshire.
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Allbrook
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
About our fish and chip van for events in Allbrook
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater feeding event crew and sports club events and race days, serving chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Allbrook are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Allbrook
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Allbrook
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What affects the price in Allbrook
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, events in Allbrook stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allbrook events: pitches and permissions
Allbrook is about 1 mile east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Allbrook, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Peter's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO53, SO50 and SO21, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Verona Road, Apollo Road and Boyatt Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Boyatt Wood (1 mile south), Highbridge (1 mile east), Lord's Wood (1 mile east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west) and Hiltingbury (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (5 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.4 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.5 miles south). The countryside around Allbrook includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Allbrook include Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Otter pub (0.7 miles north)
Common questions in Allbrook
How far is Allbrook from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Allbrook?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Occasions we serve in Allbrook
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
PTAs at schools such as Scantabout Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- 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