Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Horndean, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Horndean.
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Horndean
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Horndean
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. For feeding event crew and festivals, we can cook cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Horndean, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for fish and chips: it draws a crowd and serves hot food to order. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Events we cater in Horndean
We keep cooking in the rain.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- Community open days
PTAs at schools such as Horndean Technology College frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Horndean events: pitches and permissions
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Across the PO8 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Horndean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Horndean to Southampton (17 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Saint Wilfrid's, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Horndean, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in PO8 and PO7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Horndean is on the A3 and A3(M), so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Horndean we cover include Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Horndean has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Horndean includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Horndean include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Places near Horndean
Other occasions in Horndean
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Horndean
How far is Horndean from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Horndean?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Horndean, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer fêtes in Horndean have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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