Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Greatham, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Greatham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events in Greatham
About our fish and chip van for events in Greatham
When there is hot food, people stay longer. We are often asked to cater agricultural and country shows and sports days, with cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Greatham, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Greatham?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Places near Greatham
Other occasions in Greatham
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, events in Greatham stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Common questions in Greatham
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Greatham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Greatham?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
In Greatham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
A summer fête at Church of St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
Event catering near Greatham
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Greatham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Greatham to Guildford (18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Liss station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Greatham Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33. We can serve an event on streets such as Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatham include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
- 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