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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Soldridge, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Soldridge? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Soldridge events
Who books fish and chip van for events in Soldridge?
It suits almost every visitor.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Soldridge book the van for occasions like:
- Sports tournaments
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Good Shepherd? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How our fish and chip van for events works in Soldridge
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for country shows and fish and chip supper nights.
For a village fête or field event near Soldridge, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Soldridge
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU34 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Soldridge to Southampton (19 miles away).
Anywhere in GU34, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Soldridge we cover include Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Red Hill.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer events in Soldridge have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Soldridge, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Where the van can park in Soldridge
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Soldridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Soldridge
How far is Soldridge from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Soldridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will confirm.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Organising a club, school or community event in Soldridge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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