Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Little London, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Little London: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Little London
Events we cater in Little London
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
How our fish and chip van for events works in Little London
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater school fairs and sports days and agricultural and country shows.
For a village fête or field event near Little London, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer events in Little London have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Little London questions
Is Little London too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Little London?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Also near Little London
Also in Little London
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Set a time for helpers’ food
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Community events around Little London
Little London is about 3 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Little London is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
For events in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Little London we cover include Smannell (1 mile south), Upper Enham (1 mile west), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile south-east) and Knights Enham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south-west), Tadley (15 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east) and Tidworth (9 miles west).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Little London include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (0.5 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Little London and the whole of Hampshire
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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