Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Southwood, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Southwood.
- Community festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Southwood events
About our fish and chip van for events in Southwood
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater music and food festivals and crew and volunteer catering.
For events in a place like Southwood, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A chip van does that. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Running an event in Southwood
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Bookings in Southwood come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Southwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.5 miles west. Church fêtes, at churches such as St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU14 and GU51. Whether your event is on Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Southwood, we cover Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Southwood include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Southwood include Cove School (1 mile north-east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles east)
FAQs for Southwood
How far is Southwood from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Ancells Farm Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Southwood?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Southwood and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What affects the price in Southwood
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
For event organisers in Southwood
Organising a club, school or community event in Southwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Perfect for your event in Southwood
Hot food keeps families around.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Southwood Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Southwood stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Share pitch details
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan bins near food stalls
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
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. In general, we need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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