Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hoe Gate
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hoe Gate. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Hoe Gate
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
About our fish and chip van for events in Hoe Gate
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We are often asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and chips.
At a field event near Hoe Gate, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Hoe Gate
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Questions from Hoe Gate
Do you trade at school fairs around Hoe Gate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Hoe Gate?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. December events in Hoe Gate lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Hoe Gate is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Hoe Gate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hoe Gate to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Newtown Soberton Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in PO7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Other places close to Hoe Gate we cover include Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Occasions we serve in Hoe Gate
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
In Hoe Gate and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Portchester station is about 4.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Hoe Gate
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Hoe Gate and across Hampshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree the terms in writing
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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