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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Dummer, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Dummer and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Dummer
Fish and chip van for events in Dummer, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for sports club events and race days and sports days.
Rural events near Dummer can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Dummer hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Dummer
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A few benches near the van help.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Also in Dummer
What affects the price in Dummer
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Events we cater in Dummer
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take in Dummer and Hampshire:
- School fairs and sports days
- Community open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events in Dummer have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Dummer events: pitches and permissions
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Events in Dummer are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dummer to Reading (18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Dummer include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Inn (under half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Dummer
How far is Dummer from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Dummer too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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