Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Great Shoddesden
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Great Shoddesden? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
- Club open days
A chip van near Great Shoddesden
About our fish and chip van for events in Great Shoddesden
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Typical bookings include club open days and community festivals, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Great Shoddesden, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Great Shoddesden?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose a fish and chip van in Great Shoddesden?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Towns and villages near Great Shoddesden
More for events in Great Shoddesden
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, events in Great Shoddesden stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Great Shoddesden
Is Great Shoddesden close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Great Shoddesden 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.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can the van come to Great Shoddesden?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Great Shoddesden and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Event catering near Great Shoddesden
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Great Shoddesden are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Great Shoddesden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Great Shoddesden to Southampton (24 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Ludgershall Castle Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Great Shoddesden, we also cover Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Great Shoddesden include Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Great Shoddesden
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Great Shoddesden
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use 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