Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in South Harting
Bring the chip shop to your event in South Harting. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near South Harting
Fish and chip van for events in South Harting, fried fresh
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We serve chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraisers and school fairs and sports days.
At a field event near South Harting, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in South Harting?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In South Harting, people book us for events such as:
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like Harting CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Also near South Harting
What else we do in South Harting
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in South Harting
What’s the nearest station to South Harting?
Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in South Harting?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer events in South Harting have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Event catering near South Harting
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of South Harting to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 23 miles away.
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU31, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside South Harting, we also cover East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Harting include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (under half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Larger groups usually 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 South Harting hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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