Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Nursted, Hampshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Nursted. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
Fresh fish and chips in Nursted
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Nursted
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it’s sports days and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Nursted, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Nursted questions
What’s the nearest station to Nursted?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Nursted?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Nursted
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Nursted. Evening events in Nursted have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for 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:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Display allergens for each stall
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Nursted
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Nursted are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Within about 2 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU31, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring the van to events in Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and 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