Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Little Somborne, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Little Somborne. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in Little Somborne?
Fish and chip van for events in Little Somborne, cooked to order
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater school summer fairs and sports tournaments.
A fête near Little Somborne might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Display allergens for each stall
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Summer fêtes in Little Somborne have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Events we cater in Little Somborne
Hot food keeps families around.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
Little Somborne: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Little Somborne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Little Somborne close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
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 and we’ll reply with a price.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What affects the price in Little Somborne
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Little Somborne
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Little Somborne events: pitches and permissions
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Little Somborne, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Little Somborne to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area. From Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Little Somborne we cover include Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- 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