Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Up Somborne, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Up Somborne and across Hampshire.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Up Somborne
Perfect for your event in Up Somborne
It keeps people on site for longer.
In Up Somborne and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
A summer fête at All Saints Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
How our fish and chip van for events works in Up Somborne
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. On the menu are curry sauce, chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for school summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
Rural events near Up Somborne can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Common questions in Up Somborne
Do you come out to small places like Up Somborne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Up Somborne close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your visitors already know
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Up Somborne events: pitches and permissions
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Up Somborne, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Up Somborne to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
For events in SO20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Up Somborne
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer events in Up Somborne have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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