Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Appleshaw, Hampshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Appleshaw. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Appleshaw
About our fish and chip van for events in Appleshaw
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for community open days and club open days.
For a village fête or field event near Appleshaw, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Appleshaw stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- We cover Appleshaw and the whole of Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Community events around Appleshaw
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Appleshaw is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Andover station is about 3.4 miles away.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. Whether your event is on Greensey and West Park or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Appleshaw include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Appleshaw?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
School fairs, for a school like Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Appleshaw
Do you trade at school fairs around Appleshaw?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Appleshaw?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Appleshaw?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Appleshaw and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
- 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