Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Broad Oak, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Broad Oak and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events for Broad Oak events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Broad Oak
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it is horse and dog shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Rural events near Broad Oak can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Broad Oak hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Who books fish and chip van for events in Broad Oak?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Sports tournaments
PTAs at schools such as Mayhill Junior School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, events in Broad Oak stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Broad Oak
What else we do in Broad Oak
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Broad Oak
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broad Oak? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Community events around Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Broad Oak or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Broad Oak to Reading (about 13 miles away).
A summer fête at All Saints Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north.
We take the van to events all over the RG29 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Broad Oak, we also cover Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Local schools include Robert May's School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Waterwitch pub (within half a mile west)
Broad Oak questions
How far is Broad Oak from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Broad Oak?
Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you come to Broad Oak?
We do. Broad Oak is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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