Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Cheriton, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Cheriton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
A chip van near Cheriton
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Cheriton
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van for events in Cheriton, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and fundraisers, with chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Cheriton, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Also in Cheriton
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Summer fêtes in Cheriton have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cheriton
Cheriton is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Cheriton is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Cheriton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cheriton to Southampton (14 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Michael? A chip van draws people in.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Whether your event is on Lower Lamborough Lane, Raebarn Close and Markall Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Hinton Ampner (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bramdean (2 miles east), New Alresford (2 miles north) and Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flowerpots Inn (under half a mile west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
FAQs for Cheriton
Do you come out to small places like Cheriton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Cheriton close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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