Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Fox, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Fox and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near Fox
About our fish and chip van for events in Fox
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Typical bookings include fundraisers and agricultural and country shows, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a village fête or field event near Fox, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Running an event in Fox
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Fox and nearby villages. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Fox to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. A school like Amport Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Fox, we cover Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Fox?
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
These are some of the bookings we take around Fox:
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
Fox: your questions answered
Is Fox too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Fox close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Fox?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Fox, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fox?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Fox and across Hampshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. 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 normally the easier option.
Places near Fox
Other occasions in Fox
- 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