Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Viables events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Viables and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events in Viables
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Viables hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
About our fish and chip van for events in Viables
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We’re frequently asked to cater horse and dog shows and village fêtes, serving chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Events near Viables are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Towns and villages near Viables
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Community events around Viables
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Viables to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Viables is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Viables to Reading (about 15 miles away).
A school like St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.3 miles north.
We serve events across the RG21, RG22 and RG25 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Viables includes The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Queen Mary's College (under half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Viables
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
FAQs for Viables
What’s the nearest station to Viables?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Viables close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Viables? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Viables. December events in Viables lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, 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