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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Cowplain events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Cowplain and across Hampshire.
- Community open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Cowplain
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Cowplain and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 3 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Woodcroft Primary often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Anywhere in PO8 and PO7, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Milton Road, King's Road and London Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cowplain include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (under half a mile south)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Cowplain
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for community festivals and food for volunteers.
Events near Cowplain are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cowplain
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Cowplain?
It keeps people on site for longer.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Hart Plain Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, events in Cowplain stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Cowplain
Is Cowplain close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Cowplain?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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