Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Boorley Green, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Boorley Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Boorley Green
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Boorley Green
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and sports club events and race days, with mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips.
Events near Boorley Green are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Winter fairs in Boorley Green 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.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Boorley Green
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Boorley Green
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Boorley Green from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Boorley Green
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Information about power and water
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Boorley Green
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Boorley Green?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Boorley Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
For visitors coming by rail, Hedge End station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Boorley Green events: pitches and permissions
Boorley Green is about 1 mile north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Boorley Green and nearby villages. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Berrywood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. A summer fête at St Luke's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 6 miles of Boorley Green, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of SO32. Your event could be at a house on Braxells Road, Bushy Dene Road and Harper Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Boorley Green, we also cover Durley (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile south), Horton Heath (2 miles north-west), Curdridge (2 miles east) and Fair Oak (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (3.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Boorley Green include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Boorley Green include Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west) and Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west)
- 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