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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Langley, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Langley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
A chip van near Langley
How our fish and chip van for events works in Langley
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it’s music and food festivals and club open days, we will put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Langley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Langley?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Langley and Hampshire:
- School summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 4.7 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
For event organisers in Langley
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
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.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Nearby places to Langley
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. For an evening event in Langley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Langley?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Langley
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Langley questions
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you come to a school fair in Langley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Event catering near Langley
Langley is about 4 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Langley and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Langley to Southampton (8 miles away).
A summer fête at St Francis is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. PTAs at schools such as Blackfield Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Langley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 5 miles of Langley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in SO45, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Chalewood Road, Hursley Drive and Bernwood Grove; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Blackfield (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile north-west), Holbury (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile east) and Sprat's Down (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (5.8 miles north-east) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Langley include The New Forest Academy (2 miles north)
- 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