Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Elvetham Heath
Bring the chip shop to your event in Elvetham Heath. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Club open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Elvetham Heath
Elvetham Heath events: pitches and permissions
Elvetham Heath is about 1 mile north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Elvetham Heath and nearby villages. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Fleet station, about 0.9 miles east, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church on the Heath, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU51, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Kingsley Square, West Tisbury Close and Whitchurch Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Elvetham Heath, we cover Elvetham (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Winchfield Hurst (2 miles south-west) and Dogmersfield (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles west).
A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Elvetham Heath includes Aunt's Pool and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Elvetham Heath include Stockton House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Calthorpe Park School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include De Havilland Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Elvetham Heath
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Whether it’s club open days and church fêtes, we will put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Events near Elvetham Heath are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Elvetham Heath. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Elvetham Heath and the whole of Hampshire
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Elvetham Heath
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Elvetham Heath
What’s the nearest station to Elvetham Heath?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could you trade in The Views Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to our fair?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, events in Elvetham Heath stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books fish and chip van for events in Elvetham Heath?
It needs little from volunteers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Events in parks such as The Views Meadow need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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