Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Upton Grey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Upton Grey and across Hampshire.
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Upton Grey
What affects the price in Upton Grey
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
About our fish and chip van for events in Upton Grey
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community open days and music and food festivals.
A fête near Upton Grey might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Community events around Upton Grey
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Upton Grey as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Upton Grey to Reading (15 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Hook station is about 4 miles away.
For events in RG25, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Upton Grey we cover include Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Open spaces near Upton Grey include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Upton Grey
Is Upton Grey too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Upton Grey?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Places near Upton Grey
Other occasions in Upton Grey
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Information about power and water
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Upton Grey
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer events in Upton Grey have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Display allergens for each stall
When the event closes, we pack up.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Perfect for your event in Upton Grey
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upton Grey and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraisers
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- 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