Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shawford events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Shawford and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Shawford
Fish and chip van for events in Shawford, fried fresh
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We serve chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for food for volunteers and country shows.
For a village fête or field event near Shawford, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Shawford
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Shawford?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shawford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
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Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer fêtes in Shawford have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Shawford
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Information about power and water
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shawford
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shawford?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Shawford
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Event catering near Shawford
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. In and around Shawford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Shawford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Shawford has its own station, Shawford station. An event in St. Cross Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
We serve events across the SO21 postcode area. Whether your event is on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Shawford: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Shawford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Shawford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ensure allergen information is available
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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