Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ovington, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Ovington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Ovington
How our fish and chip van for events works in Ovington
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it is food for volunteers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
At a fête or show near Ovington, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. At midsummer, events in Ovington stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan bins near food stalls
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Ovington and the whole of Hampshire
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Ovington
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Event catering near Ovington
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Ovington or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ovington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ovington to Southampton (14 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Perins School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include The Bush Inn (under half a mile north)
FAQs for Ovington
Do you trade at school fairs around Ovington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Ovington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Events we cater in Ovington
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
A summer fête at Church of St Peter is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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’s crisp.
Towns and villages near Ovington
What else we do in Ovington
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
- 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