Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Heath End, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Heath End and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Heath End
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Fish and chip van for events in Heath End, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and sports tournaments, with chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
At a field event near Heath End, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Common questions in Heath End
Do you trade at school fairs around Heath End?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Heath End 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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Contact us with the details.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you come to Heath End?
We do. We serve events in Heath End and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Perfect for your event in Heath End
It needs little from volunteers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
For anyone arriving by train, Midgham station, about 2.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Community events around Heath End
Heath End is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Heath End or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Saint Mary's Church? A chip van draws people in. A school like The Hurst School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
We cover events in every part of the RG26 and RG7 postcode area. Whether your event is on Ash Lane, Pinks Lane and Stokes Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Heath End, we cover Inhurst (1 mile south-west), Baughurst (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west), Axmansford (1 mile south-west) and Tadley (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (3.2 miles east) and Park Prewett Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Burnham Copse Primary School (0.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Winter fairs in Heath End are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Heath End
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- 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