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Fish and Chip Van for Events in West Meon
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in West Meon and the surrounding area.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in West Meon
Fish and chip van for events in West Meon, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports tournaments and village fêtes.
Rural events near West Meon can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Display allergens for each stall
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Meon? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Occasions we serve in West Meon
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
A summer fête at Church of St John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
West Meon events: pitches and permissions
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. West Meon is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. West Meon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from West Meon to Southampton (15 miles away).
Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of GU32. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Headon View or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside West Meon, we also cover Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Towns and villages near West Meon
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How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Winter fairs in West Meon are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
West Meon questions
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like West Meon?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
Do you do festivals?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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