Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Cliddesden events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Cliddesden and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near Cliddesden
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Cliddesden
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. Typical bookings include country shows and community open days, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips.
Near Cliddesden, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Common questions in Cliddesden
Which station is closest to Cliddesden?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Cliddesden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you cover Cliddesden?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Cliddesden is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Cliddesden?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
School fairs, for a school like Cliddesden Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in Cliddesden 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
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Other occasions in Cliddesden
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Where the van can park in Cliddesden
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
For event organisers in Cliddesden
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Community events around Cliddesden
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Cliddesden, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Leonard, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in parks such as Hackwood Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Cliddesden, we also cover Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share pitch details
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Put bins near the queue.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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