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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Southampton
Covering 40 places across Southampton for fish and chip van for events, fried fresh to order, served from the hatch.
Fish and Chip Van for Events across Southampton
Towns we cover in Southampton
A fish and chip van for festivals, fêtes, school fairs, sports days and community events. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.
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How fish and chip van for events works in Southampton
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for music and food festivals and agricultural and country shows.
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Cost
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Southampton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Around Southampton
Bookings here are often close to Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. Nearby too are Bevois Town Primary School (within half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Running an event in Southampton
Rural events in Southampton often need traders who bring everything with them, while events in Shirley, Regents Park and Townhill Park need quick service. A chip van handles both. 40 of the places we cover in Southampton are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Southampton: Events in parks such as Rockstone Place Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. A school like Bevois Town Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Evening events in Southampton have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Southampton
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Southampton:
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Common questions in Southampton
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
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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