Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Wells-in-the-Field
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Wells-in-the-Field.
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in Wells-in-the-Field
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Wells-in-the-Field are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Wells-in-the-Field is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wells-in-the-Field to Reading (21 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Whitchurch Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We cover events in every part of the RG28 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Priory Lane and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Wells-in-the-Field we cover include Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Schools near Wells-in-the-Field include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
How our fish and chip van for events works in Wells-in-the-Field
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Typical bookings include agricultural and country shows and festivals, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and chips.
Near Wells-in-the-Field, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Wells-in-the-Field?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wells-in-the-Field and Hampshire:
- Village fêtes
- Sports tournaments
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
For anyone arriving by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Wells-in-the-Field
How far is Wells-in-the-Field from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Wells-in-the-Field?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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 work through them with you.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Space, access and the venue
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:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer fêtes in Wells-in-the-Field have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
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.
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- 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