Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Smannell, Hampshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Smannell. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Smannell
About our fish and chip van for events in Smannell
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re frequently asked to cater agricultural and country shows and school fairs and sports days, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Smannell, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
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 cooks in front of your visitors instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. December events in Smannell lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Smannell: your questions answered
Is Smannell too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Smannell?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you cover Smannell?
We do. Smannell is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What else we do in Smannell
Occasions we serve in Smannell
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever the occasion in Smannell, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Running an event in Smannell
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Smannell come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Smannell is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as Christ Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Stoke Road and Smannell Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Smannell, we also cover Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Smannell include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- 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. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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