Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Burkham, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Burkham and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
- Club open days
Book the van in Burkham
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Fish and chip van for events in Burkham, fried fresh
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for horse and dog shows and sports days.
A fête near Burkham might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer events in Burkham have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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 typically simpler.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Burkham
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Burkham
How far is Burkham from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Burkham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Burkham?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. 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 Burkham hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Running an event in Burkham
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For events in Burkham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Burkham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
We cover events in every part of GU34. Other places close to Burkham we cover include Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Burkham includes Farleigh Hill.
What else we do in Burkham
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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