Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hale, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Hale.
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Hale
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Fish and chip van for events in Hale, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for charity fundraisers and community events and sports days.
At a field event near Hale, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Where the van can park in Hale
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Questions from Hale
Is Hale 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 trade at school fairs around Hale?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
A chip van compared with other options
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hale? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. December events in Hale lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Community events around Hale
Hale is in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Hale will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Hale is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A school like Hale Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Hatchet Green and Queen Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Hale, we cover Hatchet Green (1 mile north-east) and North Charford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (11 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Trafalgar School at Downton (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Woodfalls Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Hale
What else we do in Hale
- 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