Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Clanfield, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Clanfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Clanfield?
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Fish and chip van for events in Clanfield, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Popular choices include mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater church fêtes and sports tournaments.
Rural events near Clanfield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Clanfield
Other occasions in Clanfield
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. For an evening event in Clanfield, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Occasions we serve in Clanfield
It suits almost every visitor.
Whatever the occasion in Clanfield, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If visitors are coming by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 4.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
Clanfield events: pitches and permissions
Clanfield is about 3 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Clanfield is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Clanfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St James, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Clanfield Junior School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the PO8 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as South Lane, Twyford Rise and Homefield Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Clanfield we cover include Catherington (1 mile south), Lovedean (2 miles south), Horndean (3 miles south), Wecock Farm (3 miles south) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (14 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Clanfield includes Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Clanfield include Horndean Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Rising Sun Inn (within half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share pitch details
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Clanfield: your questions answered
Is Clanfield close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Clanfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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