Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in St Leonards, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to St Leonards and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near St Leonards
How our fish and chip van for events works in St Leonards
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it is community open days and country shows, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
In St Leonards, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer fêtes in St Leonards have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
St Leonards events: pitches and permissions
St Leonards is in Hampshire. We cover St Leonards as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from St Leonards to Southampton (21 miles away).
If your event is in Avon Heath Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of St Leonards, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside St Leonards, we also cover Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Leonards include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What affects the price in St Leonards
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- We cover St Leonards and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in St Leonards
Can you come to a school fair in St Leonards?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you cover St Leonards?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including St Leonards and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Nearby places to St Leonards
Other occasions in St Leonards
- 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