Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bradley, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Bradley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Sports days
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
Planning an event in Bradley?
Fish and chip van for events in Bradley, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and crew and volunteer catering.
At a field event near Bradley, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
More for events in Bradley
Bradley events: pitches and permissions
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. For events in Bradley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bradley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
We serve events across the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Bradley, we cover Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Evening events in Bradley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Bradley
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Bradley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Bradley
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Bradley
Is Bradley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Bradley close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- 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