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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Preston Candover events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Preston Candover and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
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Fish and chip van for events in Preston Candover, cooked to order
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
A fête near Preston Candover might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Event catering near Preston Candover
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Preston Candover is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Preston Candover to Reading (20 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a chip van.
We take the van to events all over RG25. That could mean an event at a home on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Preston Candover, we cover Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Preston Candover include Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Purefoy Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Preston Candover questions
How far is Preston Candover from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Preston Candover?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Can the van come to Preston Candover?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Preston Candover is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Winter fairs in Preston Candover are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Preston Candover
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
A school like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Preston Candover
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What affects the price in Preston Candover
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or RG25 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Preston Candover
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Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Preston Candover? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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