Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Fleet, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Fleet: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Fleet
Fish and chip van for events in Fleet, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. For school fairs and sports days and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Community events in Fleet frequently rely on a few good food stalls. Fish and chips is a reliable draw. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer fêtes in Fleet have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Running an event in Fleet
Fleet is about 13 miles south-east of Reading, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Fleet, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Fleet is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Fleet to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
A school like Heatherside Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. If your event is in Oakley Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Here we cover the GU51, GU52 and GU10 postcode area. From Church Road, Durnsford Avenue and Hankins Court or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A323 and A3013, Fleet is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Church Crookham (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile west), Elvetham Heath (1 mile north-west), Dogmersfield (2 miles west) and Elvetham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (4 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north) and Tadley (14 miles north-west). Fleet is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.9 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Fleet includes Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Local schools include Court Moor School (less than half a mile south-west) and School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Questions from Fleet
Could you trade in Oakley Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Fleet?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Fleet?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Fleet book the van for occasions like:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.2 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fleet? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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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. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Fleet
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- 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