Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Nob's Crook, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Nob's Crook? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Nob's Crook?
Fish and chip van for events in Nob's Crook, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater fundraisers and feeding event crew.
At a field event near Nob's Crook, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Nob's Crook
Other occasions in Nob's Crook
Occasions we serve in Nob's Crook
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Nob's Crook and Hampshire:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Community events around Nob's Crook
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. From the centre of Nob's Crook to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Colden Common Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Nob's Crook includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer fêtes in Nob's Crook 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.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Nob's Crook
- No surprises in your quote
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
FAQs for Nob's Crook
Do you come out to small places like Nob's Crook?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Nob's Crook?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
- 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