Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Purbrook Heath, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Purbrook Heath.
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Purbrook Heath
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. December events in Purbrook Heath lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
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 are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Purbrook Heath, fried fresh
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Whether it’s school fairs and sports days and charity fundraisers and community events, we’ll put together a menu of chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Purbrook Heath can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Purbrook Heath?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Purbrook Heath
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Purbrook Heath
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your visitors already know
- All the chip-shop extras
Occasions we serve in Purbrook Heath
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Purbrook Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Common questions in Purbrook Heath
Is Purbrook Heath too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Purbrook Heath from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
What affects the price in Purbrook Heath
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Event catering near Purbrook Heath
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Purbrook Heath, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St John is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Cosham station, about 1.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area. Whether your event is on Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Purbrook Heath includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook Heath include Purbrook Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include George Inn (1 mile south)
Also near Purbrook Heath
More for events in Purbrook Heath
- 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