Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chithurst, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Chithurst. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Chithurst events
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chithurst, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Chithurst
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
At a fête or show near Chithurst, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. December events in Chithurst lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Nearby places to Chithurst
More for events in Chithurst
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Chithurst
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Chithurst
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chithurst
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Perfect for your event in Chithurst
It keeps people on site for longer.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Chithurst Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Chithurst: your questions answered
Is Chithurst too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Chithurst from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Chithurst?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Event catering near Chithurst
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Chithurst as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Chithurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
A school like Stedham Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, Liphook station is about 4.9 miles away. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over GU31 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you will find The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Chithurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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