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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Baybridge events
Fish and chip van for events in Baybridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
Planning an event in Baybridge?
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Baybridge
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for club open days and community festivals.
Rural events near Baybridge can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Questions from Baybridge
Can you come to a school fair in Baybridge?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Baybridge?
Shawford station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Baybridge?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to Baybridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Baybridge is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. For an evening event in Baybridge, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Event catering near Baybridge
Baybridge is about 5 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. In and around Baybridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Baybridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Owslebury Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, Shawford station is about 3.5 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Baybridge we cover include Owslebury (1 mile north-west), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-west), Hensting (2 miles west), Morestead (2 miles north-west) and Lane End (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles north-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Baybridge includes Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (0.9 miles west)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Baybridge?
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Nearby places to Baybridge
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Where the van can park in Baybridge
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- 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’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Baybridge?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Baybridge hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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