Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Overton, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Overton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Overton events
About our fish and chip van for events in Overton
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. For fish and chip supper nights and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Overton, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Common questions in Overton
Can you come to a school fair in Overton?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Overton?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. At midsummer, events in Overton stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. 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’ll 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Overton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Community events around Overton
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Overton and the surrounding area. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Overton Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in RG25 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and London Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Other occasions in Overton
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
There is 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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for visitors to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Overton
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Festivals
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Overton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Where the van can park in Overton
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree who removes waste
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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