Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Waltham Chase, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Waltham Chase? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Community open days
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Waltham Chase?
Waltham Chase questions
What’s the nearest station to Waltham Chase?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Waltham Chase close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Can the van come to Waltham Chase?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Waltham Chase is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Waltham Chase
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. We’re frequently asked to cater summer fairs and sports tournaments, with chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Waltham Chase, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Waltham Chase?
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Waltham Chase Methodist Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
For event organisers in Waltham Chase
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Waltham Chase
What else we do in Waltham Chase
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Summer fêtes in Waltham Chase have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Waltham Chase? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Community events around Waltham Chase
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Waltham Chase or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Waltham Chase to Southampton (8 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west.
We serve events across SO32. Streets in the area include Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Waltham Chase, we also cover Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Waltham Chase includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Where the van can park in Waltham Chase
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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