Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ellisfield, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Ellisfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
Book the van in Ellisfield
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Ellisfield
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and school summer fairs.
Rural events near Ellisfield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Have other stalls for special diets
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or RG25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Ellisfield?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
In Ellisfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St. Martin, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
Ellisfield events: pitches and permissions
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Around Ellisfield, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ellisfield to Reading (about 17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Ellisfield we cover include Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Ellisfield include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter fairs in Ellisfield are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- 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.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Ellisfield: your questions answered
Is Ellisfield close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Ellisfield?
Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you cover Ellisfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ellisfield and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Also near Ellisfield
What else we do in Ellisfield
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Ellisfield and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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