Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in The Hangers, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to The Hangers and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in The Hangers
Fish and chip van for events for your event in The Hangers
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it’s charity fundraisers and community events and church fêtes, we can cook chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
At a field event near The Hangers, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Event catering near The Hangers
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. In and around The Hangers, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from The Hangers to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.7 miles south-west.
Anywhere in SO32, we can fry fresh for your visitors. If your venue is just outside The Hangers, we also cover Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near The Hangers include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near The Hangers include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter fairs in The Hangers are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Plan bins near food stalls
Plan where the queue forms.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Occasions we serve in The Hangers
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take in The Hangers and Hampshire:
- Sports days
- Fundraisers
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
A school like Bishops Waltham Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in The Hangers? 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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in The Hangers
Which station is closest to The Hangers?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Is The Hangers close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
- 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