Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Green, Hampshire
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 Lower Green.
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
A chip van near Lower Green
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Green, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Whether it’s sports club events and race days and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
At a field event near Lower Green, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. 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 you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
FAQs for Lower Green
How far is Lower Green from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Lower Green?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Running an event in Lower Green
Lower Green is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lower Green and the surrounding area. Lower Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Green to Guildford (20 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Lower Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in GU33 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Nearby, we also serve events in Hawkley (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile south), Empshott (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Selborne (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north) and Waterlooville (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Green include Goleigh Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
- Pubs nearby include Hawkley Inn (under half a mile south)
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lower Green
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Lower Green
Also in Lower Green
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Lower Green. Summer events in Lower Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lower Green, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Events we cater in Lower Green
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Lower Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- 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