Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Longparish events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Longparish. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Community open days
- School summer fairs
- Community festivals
Book the van in Longparish
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Longparish
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater club open days and feeding event crew.
Rural events near Longparish can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
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What affects the price in Longparish
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. December events in Longparish lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Event catering near Longparish
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Longparish is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
A school like Longparish Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in.
Events anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Mill Lane and Southside Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Longparish we cover include Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (within half a mile north)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Longparish. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Longparish
- No surprises in your quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Longparish
Do you come out to small places like Longparish?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Longparish from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to Longparish?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Longparish and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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 tell you honestly what we can offer.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Settle the pitch terms early
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
Occasions we serve in Longparish
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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