Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Brockbridge
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Brockbridge.
- Summer fairs
- Country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A chip van near Brockbridge
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Brockbridge
Fish and chip van for events in Brockbridge, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and sports club events and race days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Brockbridge, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Brockbridge questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Brockbridge?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Brockbridge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you have allergen information?
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 a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Brockbridge
Brockbridge is about 4 miles east of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Brockbridge will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Brockbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Events anywhere in SO32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. From Mill Lane, Union Lane and High Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A32 close by, Brockbridge is easy for us to reach for your event. We also bring the van to events in Droxford (1 mile south-west), Meonstoke (1 mile north-east), Corhampton (1 mile north), Exton (1 mile north) and Soberton (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Brockbridge includes St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bakers Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Also near Brockbridge
Other occasions in Brockbridge
Occasions we serve in Brockbridge
Hot food keeps families around.
In Brockbridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, events in Brockbridge stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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