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Fish and Chip Van for Events for North Gorley events
Fish and chip van for events in North Gorley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
A chip van near North Gorley
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How our fish and chip van for events works in North Gorley
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. On the menu are haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for sports tournaments and festivals.
Near North Gorley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
Nearby places to North Gorley
What else we do in North Gorley
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
We set up before visitors arrive.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in North Gorley?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in North Gorley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports club events and race days
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Holy Ascension, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
Community events around North Gorley
North Gorley is in Hampshire. For events in North Gorley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around North Gorley. North Gorley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of North Gorley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in SP6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to North Gorley we cover include Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
What affects the price in North Gorley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
North Gorley questions
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like North Gorley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. For an evening event in North Gorley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in North Gorley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Read more
- 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