Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Stroud, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Stroud and across Hampshire.
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
Fresh fish and chips in Stroud
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree who removes waste
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Fish and chip van for events in Stroud, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. On the menu are sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for festivals and food for volunteers.
Near Stroud, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What affects the price in Stroud
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Stroud: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Stroud?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Stroud?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you cover Stroud?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Stroud is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Running an event in Stroud
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. People in Stroud book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Stroud is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.3 miles east. Running a fête for a church like Stroud Mission Church? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Stroud, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We serve events across the GU32 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Stroud include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
- Schools near Stroud include The Petersfield School (1.4 miles east) and Morton House School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Seven Stars pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Stroud?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Stroud and Hampshire:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
School fairs, for a school like Langrish Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Stroud? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Stroud, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- 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 cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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