Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Newfound events
Fish and chip van for events in Newfound: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Newfound?
Perfect for your event in Newfound
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as St John's, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Newfound
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s school summer fairs and club open days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
At a field event near Newfound, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Also near Newfound
Also in Newfound
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. December events in Newfound lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Newfound events: pitches and permissions
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For an event in Newfound, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Oakley Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the RG23 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Newfound, we cover Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
A little further out are The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (within half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Newfound
Is Newfound close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Newfound 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Newfound
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree the terms in writing
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Newfound? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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