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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Locks Heath, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Locks Heath and across Hampshire.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Locks Heath events
Fish and chip van for events in Locks Heath, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and club open days, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips for your guests.
Summer fairs around Locks Heath are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-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 Locks Heath have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Locks Heath, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Running an event in Locks Heath
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. For an event in Locks Heath, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Locks Heath. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. PTAs at schools such as Park Gate Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We take the van to events all over SO31, PO14 and PO15. From Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Locks Heath we cover include Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Locks Heath includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Locks Heath
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Common questions in Locks Heath
Can you come to a school fair in Locks Heath?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Locks Heath from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Settle the pitch terms early
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Locks Heath?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
For anyone arriving by train, Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Towns and villages near Locks Heath
Also in Locks Heath
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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