Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Weston, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Weston. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Weston?
Weston: your questions answered
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Weston from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Weston
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include school summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
At a fête or show near Weston, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer events in Weston 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.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Community events around Weston
Weston is about 1 mile south-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings in Weston come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Weston to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Weston, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over GU32 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Weston Lane and Wylds Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Buriton (1 mile south-east), Ramsdean (1 mile west), Nursted (2 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south), Alton (11 miles north) and Waterlooville (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Petersfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Bear Museum (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Weston includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and War Down.
- Schools near Weston include The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east)
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Nearby places to Weston
Other occasions in Weston
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. 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.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Perfect for your event in Weston
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Weston book the van for events such as:
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like Buriton Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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