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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hundred Acres events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hundred Acres. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events in Hundred Acres
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Fish and chip van for events in Hundred Acres, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We’re often asked to cater fundraisers and food for volunteers, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural events near Hundred Acres can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Hundred Acres events: pitches and permissions
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Events in Hundred Acres are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hundred Acres is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Fareham station is about 3.5 miles away.
For events in PO17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. From Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hundred Acres we cover include North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Hundred Acres includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Occasions we serve in Hundred Acres
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Nicholas, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening events in Hundred Acres have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hundred Acres?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- We cover Hundred Acres and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree who removes waste
Plan where the queue forms.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
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Other occasions in Hundred Acres
Where the van can park in Hundred Acres
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Hundred Acres
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
FAQs for Hundred Acres
What’s the nearest station to Hundred Acres?
Fareham station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hundred Acres?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
- 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