Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hartley Wespall, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Hartley Wespall and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
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About our fish and chip van for events in Hartley Wespall
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for country shows and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Near Hartley Wespall, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Where the van can park in Hartley Wespall
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hartley Wespall?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Hartley Wespall and across Hampshire
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Display allergens for each stall
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Events we cater in Hartley Wespall
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
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For event organisers in Hartley Wespall
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hartley Wespall? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are 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 generally simpler.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. At midsummer, events in Hartley Wespall stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Hartley Wespall
What’s the nearest station to Hartley Wespall?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.8 miles west of the centre.
Is Hartley Wespall 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.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hartley Wespall
Hartley Wespall is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Hartley Wespall is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Hartley Wespall is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Sherfield School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27. Local streets include Rotherwick Lane and Mill Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Hartley Wespall, we cover Spanish Green (1 mile north-west), Sherfield on Loddon (1 mile west), Church End (2 miles south-west), Bramley Green (2 miles west) and Stratfield Saye (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.1 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Public House (0.8 miles north)
- 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