Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Longstock 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 Longstock.
- Sports days
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Planning an event in Longstock?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Longstock
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. We serve sausage and chips, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and music and food festivals.
At a field event near Longstock, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Common questions in Longstock
Is Longstock too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Longstock?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
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.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Running an event in Longstock
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Longstock and the surrounding area. Longstock is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A school like Test Valley School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Anywhere in SO20, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Peat Spade Public House (within half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Longstock
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Longstock
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Longstock
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Nearby places to Longstock
Also in Longstock
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree who removes waste
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, events in Longstock stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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- 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