Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wecock Farm, Hampshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Wecock Farm. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Wecock Farm?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Wecock Farm
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and church fêtes.
Summer fairs around Wecock Farm are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us about the pitch
- Have other stalls for special diets
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Wecock Farm. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wecock Farm, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Wecock Farm
Which station is closest to Wecock Farm?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Wecock Farm?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Also near Wecock Farm
Also in Wecock Farm
Where the van can park in Wecock Farm
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Running an event in Wecock Farm
Wecock Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. People in Wecock Farm book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Hart Plain Church, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Woodcroft Primary, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Events anywhere in PO8 and PO7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as Stone Road, Milton Road and Eagle Avenue, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Anmore (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north), Horndean (1 mile north-east), Denmead (2 miles west) and Catherington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Wecock Farm include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (0.6 miles south-east)
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events in Wecock Farm have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Wecock Farm? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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