Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in East Meon
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in East Meon.
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- Festivals
Fresh fish and chips in East Meon
Fish and chip van for events in East Meon, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for food for volunteers and community open days.
Rural events near East Meon can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your event in East Meon
We keep cooking in the rain.
These are some of the bookings we take in East Meon and Hampshire:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer events in East Meon have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
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Where the van can park in East Meon
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Information about power and water
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
What affects the price in East Meon
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Distance and any 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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in East Meon
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Running an event in East Meon
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU32, we can bring the van to you. East Meon is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from East Meon to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles east. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of East Meon, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around East Meon includes Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Questions from East Meon
Do you trade at school fairs around East Meon?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to East Meon?
Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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