Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Farleigh Wallop, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Farleigh Wallop and across Hampshire.
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Farleigh Wallop events
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Farleigh Wallop
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for sports days and fundraisers.
A fête near Farleigh Wallop might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Make sure allergen information is available
We set up before visitors arrive.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Common questions in Farleigh Wallop
Do you come out to small places like Farleigh Wallop?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at school fairs around Farleigh Wallop?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farleigh Wallop.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we will find something that works.
Do you come to Farleigh Wallop?
We do. Farleigh Wallop is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Places near Farleigh Wallop
What else we do in Farleigh Wallop
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Farleigh Wallop?
We keep cooking in the rain.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Farleigh Wallop:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Brighton Hill Community School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there is a minimum
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Running an event in Farleigh Wallop
Farleigh Wallop is about 3 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Farleigh Wallop and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 3.7 miles north. Running a fête for a church like Church of St. Andrew? A chip van draws people in.
For events in RG25, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean an event at a home on The Avenue and Grammarsham Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Farleigh Wallop, we cover Hatch Warren (1 mile north), Dummer (2 miles west), Kempshott (2 miles north-west), Brighton Hill (2 miles north) and South Ham (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (4.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Farleigh Wallop include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Farleigh Wallop
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. For an evening event in Farleigh Wallop, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Farleigh Wallop? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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