Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mattingley, 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 Mattingley.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- School summer fairs
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About our fish and chip van for events in Mattingley
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and feeding event crew, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Mattingley might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Where the van can park in Mattingley
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Mattingley
Which station is closest to Mattingley?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Mattingley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Nearby places to Mattingley
Other occasions in Mattingley
Perfect for your event in Mattingley
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Hook station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mattingley?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. December events in Mattingley lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Community events around Mattingley
Mattingley is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Mattingley is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Mattingley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Mattingley Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area. From Reading Road and Bottle Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Hound Green (1 mile north), Hazeley (1 mile north-east), Rotherwick (1 mile south-west), Lyde Green (2 miles west) and Heckfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (3.7 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Leather Bottle Public House (under half a mile south)
What affects the price in Mattingley
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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