Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Northbrook, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Northbrook and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
- Feeding event crew
Book the van in Northbrook
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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. You can use our quote form.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Northbrook
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for food for volunteers and festivals.
At a fête or show near Northbrook, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
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What else we do in Northbrook
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening events in Northbrook have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Northbrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Northbrook events: pitches and permissions
Northbrook is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Northbrook will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Northbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Micheldever station, about 2.1 miles north, is the nearest station. A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
For events in SO21, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Close by, we cover events in Micheldever (1 mile south-east), Stoke Charity (1 mile west), Hunton (2 miles west), Micheldever Station (2 miles north) and East Stratton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (0.6 miles south-east)
FAQs for Northbrook
What’s the nearest station to Northbrook?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How far is Northbrook from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share pitch details
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Northbrook
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Northbrook and across Hampshire
- Something for visitors to gather round
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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