Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hartley Mauditt
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hartley Mauditt. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Hartley Mauditt events
Fish and chip van for events in Hartley Mauditt, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and summer fairs and festivals.
Near Hartley Mauditt, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Information about power and water
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hartley Mauditt
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hartley Mauditt
Do you come out to small places like Hartley Mauditt?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hartley Mauditt close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Hartley Mauditt?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Hartley Mauditt and the whole of Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer events in Hartley Mauditt have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree who removes waste
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share pitch details
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
When the event closes, we pack up.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Events we cater in Hartley Mauditt
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hartley Mauditt, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
Running a fête for a church like St Leonard's Church? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
Running an event in Hartley Mauditt
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. In and around Hartley Mauditt, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hartley Mauditt to Guildford (18 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Wherever your event is in GU34, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Hartley Mauditt includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can 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