Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Tisted, Hampshire
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 West Tisted.
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in West Tisted?
Questions from West Tisted
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is West Tisted from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
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 to keep the queue moving.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Fish and chip van for events in West Tisted, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We’re frequently asked to cater country shows and community open days, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
A fête near West Tisted might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Events we cater in West Tisted
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
- Summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near West Tisted
Other occasions in West Tisted
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer fêtes in West Tisted have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- 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 arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in West Tisted?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Fairs, fêtes and events in West Tisted
West Tisted is about 7 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in West Tisted, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. West Tisted is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Filmore Hill (1 mile south-east), Monkwood (1 mile north-east), Bailey Green (1 mile south-east), Privett (2 miles south-east) and Ropley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (14 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Fareham (15 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Share pitch details
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
What the van needs
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 clear route onto the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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