Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ashfield, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Ashfield.
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Ashfield
Where the van can park in Ashfield
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Ashfield
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. For charity fundraisers and community events and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Ashfield, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
For event organisers in Ashfield
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
What affects the price in Ashfield
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Running an event in Ashfield
Ashfield is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Ashfield or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ashfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Boniface, are a natural home for a chip van. A school like Oasis Academy Lord's Hill can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 8 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in SO51 and SO16, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Lee Lane, Lee Church Lane and Coldharbour Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Ashfield, we also cover Lee (1 mile west), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and Nursling (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles north) and King Johns House (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (1.5 miles north-west)
What else we do in Ashfield
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Winter fairs in Ashfield are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- We start with a few details 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Ashfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ashfield?
Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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