Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in St Mary Bourne, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in St Mary Bourne.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in St Mary Bourne
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Access that avoids crowds
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Fish and chip van for events in St Mary Bourne, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We are frequently asked to cater sports days and festivals, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips.
Near St Mary Bourne, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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Questions from St Mary Bourne
Can you come to a school fair in St Mary Bourne?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is St Mary Bourne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In St Mary Bourne, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Event catering near St Mary Bourne
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For events in St Mary Bourne, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around St Mary Bourne. St Mary Bourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from St Mary Bourne to Reading (23 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like St Mary Bourne Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the van to you. From Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Coronation Arms (within half a mile west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why St Mary Bourne hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Events we cater in St Mary Bourne
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in St Mary Bourne book the van for occasions like:
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- 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