Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Middleton, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Middleton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Planning an event in Middleton?
Fish and chip van for events in Middleton, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Typical bookings include community open days and music and food festivals, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and chips.
At a field event near Middleton, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Event catering near Middleton
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Middleton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Middleton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Longparish Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Middleton we cover include Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Middleton include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (within half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Middleton?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take in Middleton and Hampshire:
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
A summer fête at Church of St Nicholas is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Middleton
Is Middleton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Middleton close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer events in Middleton have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- 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 you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Middleton
What else we do in Middleton
- 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