Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Petersfield
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Petersfield and across Hampshire.
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Petersfield
Who books fish and chip van for events in Petersfield?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Petersfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
About our fish and chip van for events in Petersfield
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. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and charity fundraisers and community events.
In Petersfield, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for fish and chips: it’s popular and cooked fresh. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What else we do in Petersfield
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Petersfield, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Put bins near the queue.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Petersfield
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. For an event in Petersfield, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Petersfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Petersfield to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, there’s a station right in Petersfield: Petersfield station. School fairs, for a school like Petersfield Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in GU31 and GU32 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Petersfield on the A3 and A272, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bear Museum (less than half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Petersfield includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Schools near Petersfield include Morton House School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Petersfield School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile east)
Common questions in Petersfield
Which station is closest to Petersfield?
Petersfield station, in Petersfield itself.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
There is 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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
- 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