Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for East Cholderton events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in East Cholderton and the surrounding area.
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Sports days
Book the van in East Cholderton
Events we cater in East Cholderton
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In East Cholderton, people book us for occasions like:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
A school like Amport Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
About our fish and chip van for events in East Cholderton
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include mushy peas, chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for crew and volunteer catering and charity fundraisers and community events.
Rural events near East Cholderton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
East Cholderton: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around East Cholderton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is East Cholderton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you come to East Cholderton?
Yes, we do. East Cholderton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about the pitch
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Running an event in East Cholderton
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For events in East Cholderton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around East Cholderton. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from East Cholderton to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Other places close to East Cholderton we cover include Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around East Cholderton includes Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Nearby places to East Cholderton
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Where the van can park in East Cholderton
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in East Cholderton
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
For event organisers in East Cholderton
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In East Cholderton, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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