Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Stoke Charity
Fish and chip van for events in Stoke Charity: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Stoke Charity?
Occasions we serve in Stoke Charity
Hot food keeps families around.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stoke Charity and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Stoke Charity
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for fundraisers and horse and dog shows.
At a field event near Stoke Charity, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Stoke Charity
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Stoke Charity
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Stoke Charity
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Stoke Charity or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Stoke Charity is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Stoke Charity to Southampton (16 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Michael, are a natural home for a chip van.
Wherever your event is in SO21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Stoke Charity, we cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Wonston Arms (0.8 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer events in Stoke Charity have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stoke Charity? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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Common questions in Stoke Charity
Which station is closest to Stoke Charity?
Micheldever station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Stoke Charity too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
- 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