Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Isington events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Isington and the surrounding area.
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Isington?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Isington
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community festivals and club open days.
A fête near Isington might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter fairs in Isington are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Share pitch details
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Event catering near Isington
Isington is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Isington or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Isington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Binsted Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. A summer fête at Church of the Holy Cross is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Isington, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Binsted (1 mile south), Blacknest (1 mile east), Bentley (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east) and Frithend (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (5 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Isington includes Farnham Heath and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Star Inn (1 mile north-east)
Also near Isington
What else we do in Isington
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Isington questions
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Isington?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Isington?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Isington?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Isington and Hampshire:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Isington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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