Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Waterlooville, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Waterlooville: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food for volunteers
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Waterlooville
About our fish and chip van for events in Waterlooville
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. On the menu are chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fundraisers and summer fairs.
In Waterlooville, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. Fish and chips suits any of them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Waterlooville? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Waterlooville, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- 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 fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Waterlooville
How far is Waterlooville from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Waterlooville?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Places near Waterlooville
Other occasions in Waterlooville
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Occasions we serve in Waterlooville
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Waterlooville and Hampshire:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint George's, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
Community events around Waterlooville
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Waterlooville will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Hart Plain Junior School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Here we cover the PO7 and PO8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Waterlooville, we also cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Denmead Queen pub (within half a mile south-east)
- 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