Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shedfield events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Shedfield. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Shedfield events
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shedfield
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Around Shedfield, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Shedfield to Southampton (8 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We take the van to events all over the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Shedfield includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shedfield include Swanmore College of Technology (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Samuel's Rest pub (within half a mile north)
Fish and chip van for events in Shedfield, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Whether it’s food for volunteers and community open days, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
A fête near Shedfield might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Shedfield questions
How far is Shedfield from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Shedfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Places near Shedfield
Also in Shedfield
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Shedfield
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Shedfield
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer events in Shedfield have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Shedfield
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
A summer fête at Church of St John is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
- 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