Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Tinkers Cross, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Tinkers Cross and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events in Tinkers Cross
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Tinkers Cross
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We serve curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for crew and volunteer catering and school fairs and sports days.
For a village fête or field event near Tinkers Cross, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. 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 affects the price in Tinkers Cross
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Tinkers Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Tinkers Cross events: pitches and permissions
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Around Tinkers Cross, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tinkers Cross to Southampton (18 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Sandleheath Village Hall? A chip van draws people in.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Tinkers Cross we cover include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tinkers Cross include Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share any nut or allergy policies
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
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Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Tinkers Cross
Can you come to a school fair in Tinkers Cross?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Tinkers Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, events in Tinkers Cross stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tinkers Cross? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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