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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Steep events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Steep.
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Steep
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Steep
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for sports tournaments and music and food festivals.
Rural events near Steep can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Steep: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Steep?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you cover Steep?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Steep and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Display allergens for each stall
- Have other stalls for special diets
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Steep events: pitches and permissions
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Steep to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Steep to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Steep, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Church Road and Mill Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Steep includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Steep, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Perfect for your event in Steep
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
In Steep and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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