Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Gundleton, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Gundleton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events in Gundleton
About our fish and chip van for events in Gundleton
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and school fairs and sports days.
At a fête or show near Gundleton, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Towns and villages near Gundleton
What else we do in Gundleton
Running an event in Gundleton
Gundleton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Gundleton is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Gundleton to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Goscombs Lane and Bighton Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Gundleton, we cover Bishop's Sutton (1 mile south-west), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (3 miles south), Hinton Ampner (4 miles south) and Cheriton (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Gundleton?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
A school like Perins School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Gundleton questions
How far is Gundleton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Gundleton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
The process
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Evening events in Gundleton have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
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 we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
- 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