Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Haslar, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Haslar: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Crew and volunteer catering
Planning an event in Haslar?
Haslar questions
Which station is closest to Haslar?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Haslar?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
About our fish and chip van for events in Haslar
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and village fêtes, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips.
Rural events near Haslar can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Event catering near Haslar
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Haslar is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Francis, are a natural home for a chip van. A school like Haselworth Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. The coast is within about 2 miles of Haslar, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We take the van to events all over PO12. From Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Haslar?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
For visitors coming by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Towns and villages near Haslar
Also in Haslar
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Haslar hosts choose us
- We cover Haslar and the whole of Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer fêtes in Haslar have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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.
- 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