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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Crow, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Crow.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Crow
Fish and chip van for events in Crow, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Typical bookings include festivals and food for volunteers, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Crow might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Crow, and we will check the date and send a price.
Also in Crow
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events in Crow have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Crow
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding event crew
A school like Ringwood Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
Community events around Crow
Crow is in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Crow and the surrounding area. Crow is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Crow to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 3 miles of Crow, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Barrack Lane, Wood End Road and Crow Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Crow, we cover Upper Kingston (1 mile west), Hightown (1 mile north), Bagnum (1 mile south), Ringwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles west). The countryside around Crow includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Elm Tree Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Crow: your questions answered
Is Crow too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Crow?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Crow
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
- 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