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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Over Wallop
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Over Wallop? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events for Over Wallop events
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Fish and chip van for events in Over Wallop, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for school fairs and sports days and agricultural and country shows.
A fête near Over Wallop might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Over Wallop: your questions answered
How far is Over Wallop from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Over Wallop?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer fêtes in Over Wallop have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Over Wallop events: pitches and permissions
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO20, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Over Wallop is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 2 miles north-west.
We take the van to events all over SO20. That could mean an event at a home on Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Over Wallop, we also cover Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
The countryside around Over Wallop includes Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (within half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Over Wallop? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Over Wallop?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Wallop Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
Towns and villages near Over Wallop
Other occasions in Over Wallop
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Settle the pitch terms early
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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