Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Bordon events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Bordon.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Bordon
About our fish and chip van for events in Bordon
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. For charity fundraisers and community events and horse and dog shows, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
For events in a place like Bordon, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bordon
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Bordon
Which station is closest to Bordon?
Liphook station, about 4.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Bordon?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van come to Bordon?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bordon and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll confirm.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Bordon?
We keep cooking in the rain.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bordon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 4.1 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For an evening event in Bordon, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Places near Bordon
What else we do in Bordon
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Community events around Bordon
Bordon is about 10 miles south-west of Aldershot, in Hampshire. In and around Bordon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Bordon is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bordon to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Bordon Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. A summer fête at St Mark's Sacred Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Bordon, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in GU35, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Cobbett Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A325 and B3002 close by, Bordon is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Bordon, we cover Pinewood Village (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile east), Whitehill (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile north-east) and Hollywater (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (3.6 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles south). The countryside around Bordon includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Bordon include Mill Chase Academy (0.6 miles east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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