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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Rowlands Castle events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Rowlands Castle and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Rowlands Castle
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Rowlands Castle
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Whether it is community festivals and crew and volunteer catering, we can cook sausage and chips, chips and mushy peas.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Rowlands Castle are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree who removes waste
When the event closes, we pack up.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Community events around Rowlands Castle
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. From the centre of Rowlands Castle to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Rowlands Castle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Church on the Green? A chip van draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, Rowlands Castle station is in Rowlands Castle itself. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in PO9 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Rowlands Castle, we also cover Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Rowlands Castle include Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Local pubs include Robin Hood Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Rowlands Castle
Is Rowlands Castle close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Rowlands Castle?
Rowlands Castle has its own station: Rowlands Castle station.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer fêtes in Rowlands Castle have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in Rowlands Castle
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Events in Rowlands Castle and across Hampshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Rowlands Castle
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Occasions we serve in Rowlands Castle
It keeps people on site for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
A school like Havant Academy can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- 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