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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Oakshott, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Oakshott: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Oakshott
How our fish and chip van for events works in Oakshott
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. Typical bookings include agricultural and country shows and school fairs and sports days, serving chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Oakshott, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Oakshott?
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Oakshott? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Towns and villages near Oakshott
Other occasions in Oakshott
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Oakshott
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU33 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Oakshott, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the GU33 and GU32 postcode area. Other places close to Oakshott we cover include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Oakshott include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Questions from Oakshott
Which station is closest to Oakshott?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Details of any power or water on site
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us about the pitch
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Have other stalls for special diets
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Summer events in Oakshott have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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- 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