Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Blackhill events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Blackhill and the surrounding area.
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
Book the van in Blackhill
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Fish and chip van for events in Blackhill, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. We are frequently asked to cater agricultural and country shows and community open days, with mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Blackhill can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Blackhill hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. At midsummer, events in Blackhill stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Community events around Blackhill
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Blackhill and nearby villages. Blackhill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Wellow School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Blackhill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Blackhill, we also cover East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Blackhill include Embley (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rockingham Arms (0.8 miles west)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Blackhill?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If visitors are coming by train, Romsey station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Blackhill: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Blackhill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Blackhill.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Nearby places to Blackhill
More for events in Blackhill
- 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