Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Tapnage events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Tapnage. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Tapnage events
Fish and chip van for events in Tapnage, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and sports tournaments, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Tapnage, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Tapnage, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Questions from Tapnage
Is Tapnage 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.
Can you come to a school fair in Tapnage?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Tapnage?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Events we cater in Tapnage
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- Community open days
- School summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, Swanwick station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Nearby places to Tapnage
Also in Tapnage
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. 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’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Running an event in Tapnage
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Tapnage or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tapnage to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like The Henry Cort Community College, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tapnage, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tapnage include Swanwick Lakes.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Winter fairs in Tapnage are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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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.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tapnage? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
- 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