Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Penton Mewsey
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Penton Mewsey.
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey questions
Which station is closest to Penton Mewsey?
Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Penton Mewsey from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Penton Mewsey
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve curry sauce, chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew and volunteer catering and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
At a fête or show near Penton Mewsey, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Occasions we serve in Penton Mewsey
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Penton Mewsey, people book us for events such as:
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
PTAs at schools such as Harrow Way Community School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in Penton Mewsey
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Penton Mewsey
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
For event organisers in Penton Mewsey
Organising a club, school or community event in Penton Mewsey? 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.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SP11 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Holy Trinity Church? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Wherever your event is in SP11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Penton Mewsey we cover include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Mewsey includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (less than half a mile south)
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Penton Mewsey, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share pitch details
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Also near Penton Mewsey
What else we do in Penton Mewsey
- 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