Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Havant, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Havant.
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A chip van near Havant
Fish and chip van for events in Havant, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it is community festivals and fish and chip supper nights, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
A town like Havant has schools, churches, clubs and parks that run events through the year. A chip van suits all of them. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Occasions we serve in Havant
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Francis, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Running an event in Havant
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Across the PO9 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Havant station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Trosnant Infant School often want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Havant, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the PO9, PO11 and PO7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square, wherever the van can park. Havant sits on or near the A27 and A3(M), which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). Havant is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Havant include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Havant College (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
More for events in Havant
Where the van can park in Havant
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why Havant hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
Havant: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Havant?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Havant?
Havant station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Havant are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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