Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stanmore, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Stanmore? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Stanmore events
What affects the price in Stanmore
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Fish and chip van for events in Stanmore, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are often asked to cater fundraisers and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Summer fairs around Stanmore are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Stanmore
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer events in Stanmore have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Occasions we serve in Stanmore
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Stanmore, people book us for events such as:
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
- Summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint Luke, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
FAQs for Stanmore
Is Stanmore close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to a school fair in Stanmore?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Towns and villages near Stanmore
Other occasions in Stanmore
Fairs, fêtes and events in Stanmore
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Events in Stanmore are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Stanmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Winchester station is about 1.2 miles away. If your event is in St. Cross Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Wherever your event is in SO22 and SO23, we can bring the van to you. From Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Stanmore on the A3090, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover events in Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stanmore include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (0.6 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Make sure allergen information is available
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- 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