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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ashton events
Fish and chip van for events in Ashton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
A chip van near Ashton
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Ashton and the whole of Hampshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van for events in Ashton, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips, and we are frequently booked for country shows and sports tournaments.
A fête near Ashton might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Ashton?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
School fairs, for a school like Bishops Waltham Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Nearby places to Ashton
What else we do in Ashton
Common questions in Ashton
Is Ashton close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Is Ashton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before you book.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van come to Ashton?
Yes, we do. Ashton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ashton
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. December events in Ashton lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree who removes waste
- Ensure allergen information is available
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Ashton events: pitches and permissions
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Bookings in Ashton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ashton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ashton to Southampton (8 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4 miles south-west. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A chip van draws people in.
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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