Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Crookham Village
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Crookham Village? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events in Crookham Village
Fish and chip van for events in Crookham Village, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater church fêtes and crew and volunteer catering.
Rural events near Crookham Village can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crookham Village?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Crookham Village
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Crookham Village and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Crookham Village
It needs little from volunteers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
PTAs at schools such as All Saints Church of England Aided Junior School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
Places near Crookham Village
Other occasions in Crookham Village
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree when volunteers will eat
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
About the 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.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Crookham Village
Is Crookham Village close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Crookham Village?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. December events in Crookham Village lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Crookham Village events: pitches and permissions
Crookham Village is about 1 mile west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Crookham Village will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Crookham Village to Guildford (13 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints' Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Calthorpe Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
For events in GU51, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Hitches Lane and Nightingale View, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Dogmersfield (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north) and Mill Lane (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hitches Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (0.5 miles north) and Sunday School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Spice Merchant pub (under half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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