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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Fareham Common events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Fareham Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Planning an event in Fareham Common?
Event catering near Fareham Common
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Fareham Common will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Fareham Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Fareham Common to Southampton (11 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Wykeham House School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fareham Common, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We serve events across the PO16 and PO14 postcode area. Whether your event is on Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Fareham Common on the A32, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Fareham Common we cover include Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Open spaces near Fareham Common include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Harrison Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Hotel (less than half a mile south)
How our fish and chip van for events works in Fareham Common
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for feeding event crew and community festivals.
Summer fairs around Fareham Common are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Put bins near the queue.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer fêtes in Fareham Common have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Fareham Common? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Fareham Common
Can you come to a school fair in Fareham Common?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fareham Common?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Nearby places to Fareham Common
Other occasions in Fareham Common
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Occasions we serve in Fareham Common
Rain does not stop the fryers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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