Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Farnborough, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Farnborough: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
- Community open days
Planning an event in Farnborough?
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Fish and chip van for events in Farnborough, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We’re often asked to cater sports club events and race days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Community events in Farnborough frequently rely on a few good food stalls. Fish and chips is a reliable draw. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What affects the price in Farnborough
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Places near Farnborough
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FAQs for Farnborough
How far is Farnborough from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Farnborough?
The closest is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We cover Farnborough and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Community events around Farnborough
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Farnborough and nearby villages. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Tower Hill Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in parks such as Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
We serve events across GU14, GU11 and GU17 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Farnborough is on the A325 and A327, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to events in Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Farnborough includes Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tilly Shilling pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Events we cater in Farnborough
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Farnborough, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
For visitors coming by rail, Farnborough Main station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter fairs in Farnborough are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Farnborough, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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