Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wallington, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Wallington? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Wallington
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Wallington
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Popular choices include chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for fundraisers and horse and dog shows.
In Wallington, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Display allergens for each stall
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wallington?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Wallington and across Hampshire
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wallington
Wallington is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wallington is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Wallington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wykeham House School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If visitors are coming by train, Fareham station, about 1 mile west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your event is in PO16, PO14 and PO17, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Whether your event is on Bath Lane, Drift Road and Osborn Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Wallington is on the A32, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fareham Common (1 mile south-west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Fareham (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (under half a mile west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Harrison Primary School (0.5 miles west) and Cams Hill School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Lion Public House (less than half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Wallington?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wallington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Wallington
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
Send us the date, the address or PO16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Wallington
Is Wallington close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Wallington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Wallington stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wallington, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
- 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