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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Roughdown, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Roughdown.
- Club open days
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Roughdown
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Roughdown
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Whether it is community festivals and fundraisers, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Roughdown, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Roughdown questions
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Roughdown?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Occasions we serve in Roughdown
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
In Roughdown and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
Running a fête for a church like The Good Shepherd? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share pitch details
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
For event organisers in Roughdown
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Roughdown and across Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Roughdown
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Roughdown will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Roughdown is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Roughdown to Southampton (7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. A school like Blackfield Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 3 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Roughdown, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We serve events across SO45 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (1.2 miles north)
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter fairs in Roughdown are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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