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Festivals, fêtes and school events in South Wonston, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in South Wonston and across Hampshire.
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
A chip van near South Wonston
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in South Wonston
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater country shows and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Near South Wonston, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Event catering near South Wonston
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. People in South Wonston book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. South Wonston is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from South Wonston to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.7 miles south. PTAs at schools such as South Wonston Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Events anywhere in SO21 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside South Wonston, we cover Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near South Wonston include Winnall Moors.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in South Wonston
Do you come out to small places like South Wonston?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around South Wonston?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can the van come to South Wonston?
We do. South Wonston is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in South Wonston?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in South Wonston
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Perfect for your event in South Wonston
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take in South Wonston and Hampshire:
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
- Sports days
- Fundraisers
Running a fête for a church like St Margaret's? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree the terms in writing
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Plan where the queue forms.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near South Wonston
Also in South Wonston
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. Evening events in South Wonston have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Wonston, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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