Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ellingham, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Ellingham and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Ellingham events
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ellingham
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it’s sports club events and race days and crew and volunteer catering, we’ll put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
At a fête or show near Ellingham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ellingham
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Ellingham
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ellingham, people book us for events such as:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
PTAs at schools such as Ringwood School Academy often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Also in Ellingham
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in Ellingham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Community events around Ellingham
Ellingham is in Hampshire. For events in Ellingham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Ellingham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Mary and All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Within about 6 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We serve events across BH24 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Ellingham, we also cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
Ellingham: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Ellingham too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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