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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Little Ann events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Little Ann.
- Community open days
- Community festivals
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Little Ann events
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Little Ann hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Little Ann and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Little Ann
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it is sports club events and race days and horse and dog shows, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Little Ann, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about the pitch
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Little Ann
Is Little Ann too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Little Ann?
Andover station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Little Ann
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Little Ann and the surrounding area. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Little Ann to Southampton (19 miles away).
A school like Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. A summer fête at Church of St Mary the Virgin is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Little Ann, we also cover Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Ann include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Redrice School (1 mile south) and John Hanson Community School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle pub (0.5 miles west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little Ann, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer fêtes in Little Ann have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Occasions we serve in Little Ann
It keeps people on site for longer.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
For visitors coming by rail, Andover station, about 2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Towns and villages near Little Ann
More for events in Little Ann
- 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