Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hattingley events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Hattingley and across Hampshire.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Hattingley
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hattingley
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraisers and club open days.
For a village fête or field event near Hattingley, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer fêtes in Hattingley have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Hattingley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Event catering near Hattingley
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hattingley and the surrounding area. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Andrew is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34. We also bring the van to events in South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Perfect for your event in Hattingley
We keep cooking in the rain.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Community open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Sports days
PTAs at schools such as Medstead Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Plan where the queue forms.
A few benches near the van help.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hattingley?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Common questions in Hattingley
How far is Hattingley from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hattingley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you cover Hattingley?
Yes, we do. Hattingley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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