Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ashley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Ashley and the surrounding area.
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near Ashley
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Ashley
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Whether it’s village fêtes and sports days, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Ashley, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Events we cater in Ashley
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Whatever the occasion in Ashley, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Ashley events: pitches and permissions
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ashley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 5 miles south-west of the centre.
We take the van to events all over the SO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Ashley we cover include Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
Towns and villages near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter fairs in Ashley are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Ashley? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Ashley
How far is Ashley from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ashley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Ashley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ashley is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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