Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Crowdhill, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Crowdhill.
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events for Crowdhill events
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening events in Crowdhill have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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About our fish and chip van for events in Crowdhill
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Popular choices include chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for sports days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Near Crowdhill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- We cover Crowdhill and the whole of Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Common questions in Crowdhill
Can you come to a school fair in Crowdhill?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Crowdhill from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you cover Crowdhill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Crowdhill is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Running an event in Crowdhill
Crowdhill is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For an event in Crowdhill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Crowdhill is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Crowdhill to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wyvern Technology College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If visitors are coming by train, Eastleigh station is about 2.2 miles away.
Events anywhere in SO50 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Chestnut Drive and Winchester Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Fisher's Pond (1 mile north), Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Bishopstoke (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.3 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near Crowdhill include The King's School Senior (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Hounds pub (less than half a mile south)
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Also in Crowdhill
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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