Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stone, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Stone and across Hampshire.
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Stone
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Fish and chip van for events in Stone, cooked to order
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we are available. We serve chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are often booked for country shows and church fêtes.
For a village fête or field event near Stone, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Stone
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Stone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree the terms in writing
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Stone
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Around Stone, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 5 miles of Stone, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in SO45 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. If your venue is just outside Stone, we also cover Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stone include Mill Hill.
Towns and villages near Stone
Other occasions in Stone
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stone?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Events in Stone and across Hampshire
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Occasions we serve in Stone
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Running a fête for a church like St Francis? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Winter fairs in Stone are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- 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 pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
- 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