Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Brook, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Brook. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
Book the van in Brook
Fish and chip van for events in Brook, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We’re frequently asked to cater music and food festivals and village fêtes, with chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Brook, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree the terms in writing
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. December events in Brook lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Brook
What’s the nearest station to Brook?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where the van can park in Brook
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
What else we do in Brook
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Brook?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Brook:
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Ashurst New Forest station, about 4.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Brook. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Brook and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Brook events: pitches and permissions
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Brook to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Brook to Southampton (9 miles away).
Within about 4 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in SO43, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Brook we cover include Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find Green Dragon Inn (less than half a mile north-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