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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Soberton events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Soberton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Soberton
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Soberton
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and fish and chip supper nights, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Soberton, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
FAQs for Soberton
Is Soberton close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Soberton 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 quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Towns and villages near Soberton
Also in Soberton
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Events we cater in Soberton
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
A summer fête at Church of St Peter is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Where the van can park in Soberton
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Soberton
Soberton is about 6 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Soberton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Soberton to Southampton (12 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Droxford Junior School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area. From High Street, Station Road and Long Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Soberton we cover include Droxford (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile north), Soberton Heath (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Soberton includes Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Inn (within half a mile north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
Should I sort the food myself?
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 normally the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. December events in Soberton lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Read more
- 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