Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Standford, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Standford.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fresh fish and chips in Standford
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Standford
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater music and food festivals and agricultural and country shows.
A fête near Standford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Standford, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Occasions we serve in Standford
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Common questions in Standford
Which station is closest to Standford?
Liphook station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Standford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Other occasions in Standford
Fairs, fêtes and events in Standford
Standford is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Standford come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Standford to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mark's Sacred Church, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Weyford Nursery and Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 5 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Robin Hood Gardens, Standford Lane and Tulls Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Standford, we cover Hollywater (1 mile south-west), Deadwater (1 mile north-west), Lindford (1 mile north-west), Headley (1 mile north-east) and Bordon (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Hook (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Standford include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- 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