Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Forestside
Fish and chip van for events in Forestside: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Forestside events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Forestside
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and fish and chip supper nights, serving haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Forestside, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Forestside
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer events in Forestside have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the 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.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Occasions we serve in Forestside
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Event catering near Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. From the centre of Forestside to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Events in parks such as Stansted Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as Christ Church, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Forestside, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in PO9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Lodge Lane and Forestside or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). The countryside around Forestside includes Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share pitch details
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan bins near food stalls
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
Common questions in Forestside
Which station is closest to Forestside?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Forestside?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Also near Forestside
More for events in Forestside
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or 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