Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Canada events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Canada. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Canada
Canada questions
Is Canada too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Canada?
Romsey station, about 4.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to Canada?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Canada. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Fish and chip van for events in Canada, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it is sports tournaments and food for volunteers, we can cook sausage and chips, chips and cod and chips.
A fête near Canada might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Towns and villages near Canada
What else we do in Canada
Events we cater in Canada
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take in Canada and Hampshire:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
School fairs, for a school like Wellow School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Canada? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Canada events: pitches and permissions
Canada is about 5 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Canada and nearby villages. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Canada to Southampton (9 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 4.6 miles north-east. Within about 7 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. If your venue is just outside Canada, we also cover West Wellow (1 mile north), Blackhill (1 mile east), East Wellow (1 mile east), Newbridge (2 miles south) and Plaitford Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find Rockingham Arms (under half a mile south)
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Canada, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Canada?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
- 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