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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Trotton Marsh
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Trotton Marsh.
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Trotton Marsh
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Fish and chip van for events in Trotton Marsh, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are frequently asked to cater school summer fairs and club open days, with haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Trotton Marsh, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
What else we do in Trotton Marsh
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Ensure allergen information is available
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Running an event in Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In and around Trotton Marsh, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU30 and GU31, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Close by, we cover events in Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Where the van can park in Trotton Marsh
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Trotton Marsh
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Trotton Marsh
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Trotton Marsh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December events in Trotton Marsh lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Trotton Marsh
- Events in Trotton Marsh and across Hampshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Questions from Trotton Marsh
Do you come out to small places like Trotton Marsh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Trotton Marsh?
Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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