Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Northney, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Northney. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events for Northney events
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Fish and chip van for events in Northney, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Whether it’s agricultural and country shows and sports tournaments, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Northney, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Common questions in Northney
How far is Northney from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Nearby places to Northney
Also in Northney
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Northney
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. For an event in Northney, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Northney. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Warblington School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. An event in Eames Farm means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in PO11, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Northney, we also cover North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hayling Billy.
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (1 mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Northney, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Events we cater in Northney
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Northney book the van for occasions like:
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Food for volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, Warblington station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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