Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Selborne, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Selborne.
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Selborne
Fish and chip van for events in Selborne, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater church fêtes and school fairs and sports days.
At a field event near Selborne, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Selborne
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. For an event in Selborne, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Selborne to Guildford (19 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Alton station is about 3.8 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Selborne, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Selborne, we also cover Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Selborne include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jubilee Tap (within half a mile south)
Places near Selborne
Also in Selborne
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Selborne hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Selborne
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Selborne?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Selborne?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Selborne?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
A school like Selborne Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree who removes waste
- Display allergens for each stall
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In Selborne, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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