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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Denmead events
Fish and chip van for events in Denmead: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Denmead
About our fish and chip van for events in Denmead
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. For sports tournaments and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Around Denmead, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Denmead questions
Is Denmead close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Denmead?
Cosham station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer events in Denmead have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Denmead
It keeps people on site.
These are some of the bookings we take in Denmead and Hampshire:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- We cover Denmead and the whole of Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Denmead
What else we do in Denmead
About the food
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.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Denmead
Denmead is about 2 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. People in Denmead book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Denmead is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Denmead to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 4.1 miles south of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Denmead Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in PO7, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Ashling Park Road, Chestnut Close and The Orchard, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Denmead include the B2150, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Denmead we cover include Anmore (1 mile east), Anthill Common (1 mile north-west), Wecock Farm (2 miles east), Lovedean (2 miles east) and Hambledon (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Denmead includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Harvest Home pub (less than half a mile west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through 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