Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stoke, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Stoke? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Fundraisers
- Country shows
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How our fish and chip van for events works in Stoke
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater summer fairs and sports club events and race days.
For a village fête or field event near Stoke, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Questions from Stoke
How far is Stoke from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Stoke?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you cover Stoke?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Stoke. For a quote, use our quote form.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
More for events in Stoke
Events we cater in Stoke
It needs little from volunteers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Stoke book the van for occasions like:
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
PTAs at schools such as St Mary Bourne Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Running an event in Stoke
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stoke and the surrounding area. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Stoke, we cover Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoke include Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Stoke. In Stoke, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Stoke? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Stoke
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Stoke, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a 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 generally the easier option.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
We set up before visitors arrive.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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