Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Elvetham
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Elvetham.
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fresh fish and chips in Elvetham
Fish and chip van for events in Elvetham, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and school summer fairs, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and chips.
At a fête or show near Elvetham, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Elvetham events: pitches and permissions
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Elvetham, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Elvetham to Reading (11 miles away).
A school like Elvetham Heath Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in The Views Meadow means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
For events in RG27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Home Farm Road and Fleet Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Elvetham includes Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.3 miles south) and Sunday School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include De Havilland Arms (0.7 miles south-east)
Perfect for your event in Elvetham
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.8 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Elvetham
Other occasions in Elvetham
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Elvetham
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Elvetham: your questions answered
Is Elvetham close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Can you come to a school fair in Elvetham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. December events in Elvetham lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Elvetham?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
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