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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Andover events
Fish and chip van for events in Andover: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Andover
Fish and chip van for events in Andover, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and food for volunteers, with mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In Andover, a good food stall can make an event. Fish and chips is a reliable draw. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
What affects the price in Andover
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Also near Andover
Also in Andover
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Andover? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Andover: your questions answered
Is Andover close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Andover?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. December events in Andover lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Andover or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Andover is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Andover to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, Andover station is about 0.5 miles away.
For events in SP10 and SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include High Street, Goddard Square and London Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Andover on the A303 and A342, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover events in Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (under half a mile east). The countryside around Andover includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Angel Inn (under half a mile east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Andover
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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