Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for South Ham events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in South Ham and the surrounding area.
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
- Church fêtes
Book the van in South Ham
Where the van can park in South Ham
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
About our fish and chip van for events in South Ham
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater horse and dog shows and community open days, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
For events in a place like South Ham, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Running an event in South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For events in South Ham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. South Ham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
A summer fête at Saint Peter's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If your event is in Eastrop Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Here we cover the RG22, RG21 and RG23 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Aldworth School (within half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
Questions from South Ham
Is South Ham close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to a school fair in South Ham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Also near South Ham
Also in South Ham
Why choose fish and chip van for events in South Ham?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
School fairs, for a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in South Ham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in South Ham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in South Ham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in South Ham?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why South Ham hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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