Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Borden, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Borden.
- Community festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Borden?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Borden
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater agricultural and country shows and sports tournaments.
Rural events near Borden can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer fêtes in Borden have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Running an event in Borden
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Borden is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Borden is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of GU30. Other places close to Borden we cover include Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Borden include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Having the party 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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Borden and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and the cost guide.
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Also in Borden
Events we cater in Borden
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Borden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 3.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Borden
How far is Borden from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
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’re available.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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