Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hawkley events
Fish and chip van for events in Hawkley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
Planning an event in Hawkley?
Fish and chip van for events in Hawkley, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
A fête near Hawkley might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Hawkley
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hawkley close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Places near Hawkley
What else we do in Hawkley
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Hawkley, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Community events around Hawkley
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hawkley and nearby villages. Hawkley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hawkley to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU33, we just need to know where the van can park. For events just outside Hawkley, we cover Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Pubs nearby include Hawkley Inn (within half a mile north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for visitors to gather round
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Perfect for your event in Hawkley
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hawkley and Hampshire:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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