Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Gosport, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Gosport. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Gosport
About our fish and chip van for events in Gosport
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. We’re frequently asked to cater music and food festivals and horse and dog shows, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Gosport, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Perfect for your event in Gosport
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Gosport
What else we do in Gosport
Questions from Gosport
What’s the nearest station to Gosport?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Gosport too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter fairs in Gosport are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You share 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
For event organisers in Gosport
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Gosport events: pitches and permissions
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Gosport and nearby villages. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mark? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Anywhere in SO51, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Gosport include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Gosport
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Gosport? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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