Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bishop's Sutton
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Bishop's Sutton.
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for Bishop's Sutton events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bishop's Sutton
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for feeding event crew and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Rural events near Bishop's Sutton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bishop's Sutton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Running an event in Bishop's Sutton
Bishop's Sutton is about 8 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Bishop's Sutton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bishop's Sutton to Southampton (16 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Perins School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. Local streets include North Street, Home Close and Water Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Gundleton (1 mile north-east), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Cheriton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (8 miles west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Bishop's Sutton include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (less than half a mile west)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, events in Bishop's Sutton stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Bishop's Sutton questions
Is Bishop's Sutton close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Bishop's Sutton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Bishop's Sutton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Bishop's Sutton
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About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Events we cater in Bishop's Sutton
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
In Bishop's Sutton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Club open days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Nicholas, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We set up before visitors arrive.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
- 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