Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mockbeggar, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Mockbeggar.
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Mockbeggar
About our fish and chip van for events in Mockbeggar
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports tournaments and feeding event crew.
For a village fête or field event near Mockbeggar, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Running an event in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is in Hampshire. Mockbeggar is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Mockbeggar to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Within about 6 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in BH24 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Gorley Road and New Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in South Gorley (1 mile north), Ibsley (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south), Harbridge (1 mile west) and Ellingham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (3.9 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Mockbeggar include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.8 miles west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Mockbeggar
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Mockbeggar and the whole of Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Mockbeggar
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
In Mockbeggar and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Martins? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What affects the price in Mockbeggar
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Mockbeggar, and we will check the date and send a price.
Questions from Mockbeggar
Do you come out to small places like Mockbeggar?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Also in Mockbeggar
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer fêtes in Mockbeggar have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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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