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Fish and Chip Van for Events in King's Somborne
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in King's Somborne.
- Sports days
- Club open days
- Festivals
Fresh fish and chips in King's Somborne
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, events in King's Somborne stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in King's Somborne
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for country shows and summer fairs.
For a village fête or field event near King's Somborne, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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King's Somborne questions
Is King's Somborne close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around King's Somborne?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Can the van come to King's Somborne?
Yes, we do. King's Somborne is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover King's Somborne and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Community events around King's Somborne
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings in King's Somborne come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. King's Somborne is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from King's Somborne to Southampton (12 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in SO20, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. King's Somborne sits on or near the A3057, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your event in King's Somborne
It keeps people on site.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around King's Somborne:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
- Sports days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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