Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Fareham, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Fareham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
Planning an event in Fareham?
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Fareham
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for feeding event crew and church fêtes.
In Fareham, a good food stall can make an event. Fish and chips is a reliable draw. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Fareham questions
Can you serve near the sea around Fareham?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far is Fareham from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Running an event in Fareham
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Fareham come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Fareham station is in Fareham itself. Church fêtes, at churches such as St John The Evangelist, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Fareham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 postcode area. Local streets include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Fareham is on the A27 and A32, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Fareham we cover include Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Fareham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Fareham includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Fareham include Fareham Academy (0.5 miles south) and Wykeham House School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Lord Arthur Lee pub (0.7 miles east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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 cooks in front of your visitors instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Events we cater in Fareham
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
PTAs at schools such as St Jude's Catholic Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Summer events in Fareham have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Fareham hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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