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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Dumpford events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Dumpford and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Planning an event in Dumpford?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Dumpford
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We are frequently asked to cater sports tournaments and community festivals, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Dumpford, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dumpford?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Dumpford and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors normally gather round the hatch once service starts. In Dumpford, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Questions from Dumpford
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Dumpford?
Liss station, about 4.9 miles north-west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
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 about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Dumpford
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Dumpford events: pitches and permissions
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Dumpford are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Liss station is about 4.9 miles away. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of GU31. We can serve an event on streets such as Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Dumpford, we also cover Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Dumpford includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Dumpford?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Horse and dog shows
- Feeding event crew
Church fêtes, at churches such as St George's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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