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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Sprat's Down
Fish and chip van for events in Sprat's Down: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Sprat's Down
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Sprat's Down
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. For agricultural and country shows and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
A fête near Sprat's Down might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Sprat's Down
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Sprat's Down
Do you come out to small places like Sprat's Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Sprat's Down?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Running an event in Sprat's Down
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sprat's Down and the surrounding area. Sprat's Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sprat's Down to Southampton (8 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Hamble station, about 4 miles north, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 5 miles of Sprat's Down, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in SO45 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. If your venue is just outside Sprat's Down, we also cover Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Sprat's Down includes Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Falcon Hotel (1 mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share pitch details
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. December events in Sprat's Down lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: 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
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Sprat's Down
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Sprat's Down?
It needs little from volunteers.
Whatever the occasion in Sprat's Down, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
PTAs at schools such as Fawley Infant School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
What else we do in Sprat's Down
- 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