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Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Harting
Fish and chip van for events in East Harting: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
A chip van near East Harting
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For an evening event in East Harting, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in East Harting
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and school fairs and sports days.
At a field event near East Harting, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
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 level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
- Access that avoids crowds
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Events we cater in East Harting
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in East Harting book the van for events such as:
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 4.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
East Harting events: pitches and permissions
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in East Harting are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. East Harting is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 23 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel? A chip van draws people in. A school like Harting CofE Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU31, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around East Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Also near East Harting
What else we do in East Harting
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in East Harting
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from East Harting
Can you come to a school fair in East Harting?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
- 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