Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Clanville, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Clanville and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events for Clanville events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Clanville
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and horse and dog shows, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips.
A fête near Clanville might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Clanville?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
A summer fête at St Margaret's Chapel is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Clanville
Do you trade at school fairs around Clanville?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Clanville close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. For an evening event in Clanville, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Clanville events: pitches and permissions
Clanville is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Clanville or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.2 miles south-east.
For events in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Clanville we cover include Appleshaw (1 mile south-west), Redenham (1 mile west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile south-east), Chute Forest (1 mile north-west) and Penton Grafton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (3.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Clanville include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We set up before visitors arrive.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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