Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Up Nately, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Up Nately? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
A chip van near Up Nately
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, events in Up Nately stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Up Nately, fried fresh
When there is hot food, people stay longer. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and fish and chip supper nights, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
A fête near Up Nately might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Up Nately
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Up Nately
What else we do in Up Nately
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree who removes waste
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Up Nately
Up Nately is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG27, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Up Nately to Reading (13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hook station, about 1.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St. Stephen, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
For events in RG27, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Heather Lane, Wood Lane and Greywell Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Up Nately, we cover Nately Scures (1 mile north), Greywell (1 mile south-east), Newnham (1 mile north), Hook Common (1 mile north-east) and Warnborough Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.6 miles west) and Odiham Castle (1.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find The Mill Field and Tundry Hill.
FAQs for Up Nately
Can you come to a school fair in Up Nately?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Up Nately close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Up Nately?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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