Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in South Harewood, Hampshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in South Harewood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
A chip van near South Harewood
For event organisers in South Harewood
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Harewood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Fish and chip van for events in South Harewood, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and sports days, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near South Harewood can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
South Harewood: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in South Harewood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is South Harewood from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What affects the price in South Harewood
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Harewood
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
South Harewood events: pitches and permissions
South Harewood is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in South Harewood come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Harewood to Southampton (18 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Andover station, about 4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Wherwell (1 mile south-west), Wherwell Wood (2 miles west), Chilbolton (2 miles south-west), Cottonworth (2 miles south-west) and Fullerton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Harewood include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, events in South Harewood stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in South Harewood?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Also near South Harewood
Other occasions in South Harewood
- 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