Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Townsend
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Townsend.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Townsend
How our fish and chip van for events works in Townsend
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. Whether it’s club open days and village fêtes, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and chips and more.
A fête near Townsend might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Common questions in Townsend
Is Townsend close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Townsend?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Townsend?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Townsend
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Places near Townsend
Also in Townsend
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Townsend events: pitches and permissions
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We cover Townsend as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Townsend is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 4.9 miles north. School fairs, for a school like The Hurst School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
For events in RG26, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve events in Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (under half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer events in Townsend have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Townsend?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Townsend and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
A summer fête at Church of St Catherine is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- 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