Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Picket Piece
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Picket Piece? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fresh fish and chips in Picket Piece
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Picket Piece
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and village fêtes, with mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Summer fairs around Picket Piece are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Winter fairs in Picket Piece are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Picket Piece? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Picket Piece?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Picket Piece book the van for events such as:
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Picket Piece
Also in Picket Piece
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Picket Piece events: pitches and permissions
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For events in Picket Piece, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Picket Piece is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles west.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. Whether your event is on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Common questions in Picket Piece
What’s the nearest station to Picket Piece?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Picket Piece?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Picket Piece?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Picket Piece
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your visitors already know
- 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