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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Chandler's Ford.
- Horse and dog shows
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Chandler's Ford events
About our fish and chip van for events in Chandler's Ford
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and horse and dog shows, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
A town like Chandler's Ford has schools, churches, clubs and parks that run events through the year. Fish and chips suits any of them. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. For an evening event in Chandler's Ford, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chandler's Ford, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chandler's Ford and the surrounding area. Chandler's Ford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For anyone arriving by train, Chandler's Ford has its own station, Chandlers Ford station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Boniface, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across the SO53, SO51 and SO52 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court, wherever the van can park. Being close to the B3043, Chandler's Ford is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to events in Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Toynbee School (0.8 miles south-east) and Thornden School (1.2 miles north-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Occasions we serve in Chandler's Ford
We keep cooking in the rain.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
A school like Chandler's Ford Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Common questions in Chandler's Ford
What’s the nearest station to Chandler's Ford?
Chandler's Ford has its own station: Chandlers Ford station.
Is Chandler's Ford close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Chandler's Ford?
We do. We serve events in Chandler's Ford and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we will agree terms.
- 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