Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Eversley Centre
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Eversley Centre.
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in Eversley Centre
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer fêtes in Eversley Centre have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Eversley Centre, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Fish and chip van for events in Eversley Centre, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. For music and food festivals and agricultural and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Eversley Centre, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree the terms in writing
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
FAQs for Eversley Centre
Do you come out to small places like Eversley Centre?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Eversley Centre?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Eversley Centre?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Towns and villages near Eversley Centre
Other occasions in Eversley Centre
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What affects the price in Eversley Centre
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Eversley Centre? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Eversley Centre
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Eversley Centre book the van for events such as:
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
For anyone arriving by train, Crowthorne station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Community events around Eversley Centre
Eversley Centre is about 2 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. In and around Eversley Centre, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
If your event is in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27. From Reading Road and Kingsley Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Eversley Cross (1 mile east), Eversley (1 mile north-west), Finchampstead (1 mile north-east), Lower Common (1 mile west) and Yateley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles south-west), Farnborough (6 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Pinewood Hospital (4.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Local schools include Yateley School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Chequers Inn (0.5 miles east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eversley Centre?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Eversley Centre. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- 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