Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Tidworth events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Tidworth.
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Tidworth
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
About our fish and chip van for events in Tidworth
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. We are often asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and charity fundraisers and community events, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For events in a place like Tidworth, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your event in Tidworth
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- School summer fairs
- Festivals
- Community open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
Where the van can park in Tidworth
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Information about power and water
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- The day of the week
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Tidworth
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Tidworth and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Tidworth. Winter fairs in Tidworth 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Tidworth? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Tidworth
Can you come to a school fair in Tidworth?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Tidworth from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event normally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Running an event in Tidworth
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP9, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Tidworth to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like The Wellington Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Events anywhere in SP9 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve an event on streets such as Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A338 and A3026, Tidworth is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover events in Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Clarendon Infants' School (within half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Set a time for helpers’ food
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
- 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