Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Farringdon, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Farringdon and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Club open days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Farringdon
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Fish and chip van for events in Farringdon, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it’s music and food festivals and sports days, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Farringdon, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Places near Farringdon
Other occasions in Farringdon
For event organisers in Farringdon
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Farringdon
Is Farringdon close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Farringdon?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Events we cater in Farringdon
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Farringdon, people book us for events such as:
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Event catering near Farringdon
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Farringdon 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 across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles north. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Farringdon, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Farringdon we cover include Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you will find Selborne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown Inn (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer events in Farringdon have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Events in Farringdon and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share pitch details
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
- 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