Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Mullenspond events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Mullenspond. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Mullenspond events
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Mullenspond
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Typical bookings include sports days and fish and chip supper nights, serving chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Mullenspond, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Running an event in Mullenspond
Mullenspond is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Mullenspond will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Mullenspond is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mullenspond to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-west.
We cover events in every part of SP11 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Amesbury Road and Wiremead Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include East Cholderton (1 mile south), Thruxton (1 mile west), Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Inn (under half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mullenspond?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Mullenspond?
It needs little from volunteers.
In Mullenspond and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A school like Amport Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Questions from Mullenspond
Is Mullenspond too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Mullenspond?
Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Do you come to Mullenspond?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Mullenspond is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter fairs in Mullenspond are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Mullenspond
- 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