Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Arford events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Arford? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
Planning an event in Arford?
For event organisers in Arford
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Arford
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and fish and chip supper nights, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and chips.
A fête near Arford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Towns and villages near Arford
Other occasions in Arford
What affects the price in Arford
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Event catering near Arford
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Arford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Arford to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Arford, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in GU35, we just need to know where the van can park. Your event could be at a house on Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Arford we cover include Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Arford includes Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Arford. Summer fêtes in Arford have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Arford?
It keeps people on site for longer.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Holme Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Arford
Is Arford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Arford from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Do you come to Arford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Arford. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- 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