Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Durford Wood events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Durford Wood.
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Durford Wood
How our fish and chip van for events works in Durford Wood
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it’s community open days and feeding event crew, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Rural events near Durford Wood can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
FAQs for Durford Wood
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Durford Wood?
Liss station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Durford Wood.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Also near Durford Wood
Also in Durford Wood
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer fêtes in Durford Wood have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Durford Wood?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Community events around Durford Wood
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For events in Durford Wood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Durford Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 1 mile north. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Durford Wood, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU33 and GU31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Durford Wood we cover include West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby, you will find Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree who removes waste
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What affects the price in Durford Wood
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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