Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Deane
Bring the chip shop to your event in Deane. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Deane events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Deane
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. Popular choices include cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for school fairs and sports days and festivals.
At a field event near Deane, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Deane
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For an event in Deane, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Deane. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Deane to Reading (17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Overton station, about 2 miles west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RG25, we can fry fresh for your visitors. If your venue is just outside Deane, we also cover Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Deane includes Farleigh Hill.
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Deane
- We cover Deane and the whole of Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Deane
Also in Deane
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, events in Deane stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Deane?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
Questions from Deane
Is Deane close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Deane?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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