Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Shirrell Heath.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Shirrell Heath
About our fish and chip van for events in Shirrell Heath
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and summer fairs, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Near Shirrell Heath, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share pitch details
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Shirrell Heath
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Shirrell Heath
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever the occasion in Shirrell Heath, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Sports club events and race days
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.9 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, events in Shirrell Heath stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shirrell Heath events: pitches and permissions
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shirrell Heath. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Shirrell Heath to Southampton (9 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Events anywhere in SO32 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shirrell Heath include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Shirrell Heath: your questions answered
Is Shirrell Heath too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Shirrell Heath from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Nearby places to Shirrell Heath
More for events in Shirrell Heath
- 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