Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Picket Twenty, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Picket Twenty: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Picket Twenty
Running an event in Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. For events in Picket Twenty, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Picket Twenty is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like United Reformed Church? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the SP10 and SP11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A3093 close by, Picket Twenty is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Picket Twenty we cover include Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Picket Twenty includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
Fish and chip van for events in Picket Twenty, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We are often asked to cater festivals and crew and volunteer catering, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Picket Twenty, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Picket Twenty have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Picket Twenty hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Picket Twenty
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What affects the price in Picket Twenty
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Picket Twenty
It keeps people on site.
These are some of the bookings we take in Picket Twenty and Hampshire:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
For anyone arriving by train, Andover station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Picket Twenty questions
What’s the nearest station to Picket Twenty?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Picket Twenty close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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