Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Weavers Down, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Weavers Down? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events in Weavers Down
Occasions we serve in Weavers Down
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If visitors are coming by train, Liphook station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
About our fish and chip van for events in Weavers Down
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include community festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, serving mushy peas, chips and cod and chips.
Near Weavers Down, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
More for events in Weavers Down
Where the van can park in Weavers Down
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Event catering near Weavers Down
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Weavers Down, and we will plan access and set-up. Weavers Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Weavers Down to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Weavers Down, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU30, we just need to know where the van can park. Your event could be at a house on Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Weavers Down, we also cover Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Weavers Down includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Weavers Down include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
FAQs for Weavers Down
Is Weavers Down too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you come to Weavers Down?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Weavers Down and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Weavers Down?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
For event organisers in Weavers Down
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Weavers Down have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Weavers Down?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Weavers Down
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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