Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Test Valley, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Test Valley and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A chip van near Test Valley
About our fish and chip van for events in Test Valley
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for sports club events and race days and country shows.
At a fête or show near Test Valley, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
- Ensure allergen information is available
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter fairs in Test Valley are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
Who books fish and chip van for events in Test Valley?
It keeps people on site.
In Test Valley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Sports days
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St James, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Test Valley
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Running an event in Test Valley
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Test Valley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Test Valley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Open spaces near Test Valley include Pilot Hill.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Test Valley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Test Valley
Other occasions in Test Valley
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Test Valley
Is Test Valley 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.
How far is Test Valley from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
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.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
- 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