Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bentworth, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Bentworth. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festivals
- Community open days
- Food for volunteers
A chip van near Bentworth
Community events around Bentworth
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU34 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Bentworth to Reading (about 20 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Alton station, about 3.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Bentworth, we also cover Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bentworth include King's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (within half a mile south-west)
About our fish and chip van for events in Bentworth
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For fish and chip supper nights and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, chips and curry sauce for your guests.
At a fête or show near Bentworth, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Questions from Bentworth
Which station is closest to Bentworth?
Alton station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Bentworth?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Winter fairs in Bentworth are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Bentworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Bentworth? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Events in Bentworth and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Bentworth
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
- Festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Mary's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Other occasions in Bentworth
- 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