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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Neatham, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Neatham and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Sports days
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Neatham
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share pitch details
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Fish and chip van for events in Neatham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. For sports club events and race days and church fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
At a field event near Neatham, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Neatham
Neatham is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Neatham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Neatham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Neatham to Guildford (17 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Rood Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 1.3 miles south-west.
For events in GU34, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Holybourne (1 mile north-west), Wyck (1 mile south-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile north-east), Alton (2 miles south-west) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (1.6 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Treloar School (0.7 miles west) and Eggar's School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (under half a mile west)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Neatham?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, events in Neatham stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Neatham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Neatham questions
What’s the nearest station to Neatham?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Neatham?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does the pitch need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
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.
- 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