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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Deadwater
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Deadwater and across Hampshire.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Deadwater
Occasions we serve in Deadwater
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
School fairs, for a school like Mill Chase Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Deadwater
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. For country shows and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook curry sauce, chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Deadwater are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
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Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Deadwater?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Deadwater
Deadwater is about 1 mile east of Bordon, in Hampshire. People in Deadwater book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Deadwater is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Deadwater to Guildford (15 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. A summer fête at St Mark's Sacred Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Deadwater, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU35, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Alma Road, Varna Road and Rowan Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Deadwater, we cover Lindford (1 mile north-east), Bordon (1 mile west), Hollywater (1 mile south), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Pinewood Village (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Deadwater include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Local schools include Weyford Nursery and Primary School (under half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Summer events in Deadwater have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Deadwater? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Deadwater questions
Can you come to a school fair in Deadwater?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van come to Deadwater?
We do. We serve events in Deadwater and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
- 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