Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shalden Green, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Shalden Green and across Hampshire.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Shalden Green events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Shalden Green
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Whether it’s sports days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we’ll put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
A fête near Shalden Green might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Details of any power or water on site
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Shalden Green and the whole of Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Running an event in Shalden Green
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Shalden Green will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shalden Green to Reading (about 18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Alton station is about 2.9 miles away.
Wherever your event is in GU34, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Shalden Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening events in Shalden Green have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Shalden Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Shalden Green
It suits almost every visitor.
In Shalden Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Community festivals
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as HSDC Alton, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A few benches near the van help.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Other occasions in Shalden Green
Shalden Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Shalden Green?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Shalden Green close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shalden Green.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
- 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