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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chawton, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Chawton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events in Chawton
Fish and chip van for events in Chawton, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for country shows and community open days.
For a village fête or field event near Chawton, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Events we cater in Chawton
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chawton, people book us for events such as:
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
- Music and food festivals
- Community open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer fêtes in Chawton have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Chawton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Chawton Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Chawton, we also cover Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
A little further out are Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Chawton includes King's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyfriar pub (under half a mile south)
What else we do in Chawton
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chawton
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about the pitch
Put bins near the queue.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Chawton: your questions answered
Is Chawton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Chawton?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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