Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Knightwood, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Knightwood.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Knightwood events
Knightwood events: pitches and permissions
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Knightwood will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire.
A summer fête at St Francis is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Knightwood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in SO53 and SO52, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Knightwood include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Knightwood
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and chips, and we’re often booked for community open days and fish and chip supper nights.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Knightwood are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Knightwood have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Knightwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Knightwood
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Knightwood?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Nearby places to Knightwood
What else we do in Knightwood
Knightwood questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Knightwood?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Knightwood from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Perfect for your event in Knightwood
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Knightwood, people book us for occasions like:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
- Community festivals
- Summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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