Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Warborne, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Warborne and across Hampshire.
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Warborne
Fish and chip van for events in Warborne, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater agricultural and country shows and club open days, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
A fête near Warborne might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Warborne
Warborne is about 1 mile north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Around Warborne, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Lymington Town station, about 1 mile south, is the nearest station. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Southlands School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 4 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 2 miles of Warborne, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in SO41 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve events in Pilley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile north-west), Portmore (1 mile east), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east) and Bull Hill (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.2 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Warborne include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north) and Priestlands School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For an evening event in Warborne, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Questions from Warborne
Can you come to a school fair in Warborne?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Warborne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Warborne.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Display allergens for each stall
Put bins near the queue.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Warborne and the whole of Hampshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Warborne
More for events in Warborne
- 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