Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bidden
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Bidden.
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Bidden events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Bidden
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Whether it’s church fêtes and fundraisers, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Bidden, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Common questions in Bidden
Is Bidden close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Bidden?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bidden.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. For an evening event in Bidden, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bidden
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. For an event in Bidden, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bidden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
A school like Robert May's School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 3.6 miles north.
Events anywhere in RG25 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bidden includes The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Bidden. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Places near Bidden
What else we do in Bidden
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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