Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in North Charford, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in North Charford.
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in North Charford
Fish and chip van for events in North Charford, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and sports club events and race days.
At a field event near North Charford, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
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 keeps things simple.
Perfect for your event in North Charford
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in North Charford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
School fairs, for a school like Hale Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why North Charford hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Hampshire, including North Charford
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Nearby places to North Charford
Also in North Charford
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer fêtes in North Charford have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in North Charford, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Community events around North Charford
North Charford is in Hampshire. For events in North Charford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. North Charford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from North Charford to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We serve events across SP6. Local streets include Carter's Close, Tethering Drove and Hale Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside North Charford, we also cover Hatchet Green (1 mile west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (10 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Trafalgar School at Downton (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Woodfalls Inn (under half a mile north)
Questions from North Charford
Is North Charford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in North Charford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come to North Charford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and North Charford is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan bins near food stalls
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
- 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