Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bursledon, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Bursledon. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Club open days
- Summer fairs
- Community festivals
Planning an event in Bursledon?
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
About our fish and chip van for events in Bursledon
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it is village fêtes and feeding event crew, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips and more.
Events near Bursledon are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Running an event in Bursledon
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO31, we can bring the van to you. Bursledon is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
For visitors coming by rail, Bursledon station, about 0.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Paul’s Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 8 miles of Bursledon, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bursledon, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of the SO31 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and School Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bursledon include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (1.1 miles south-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Bursledon
Other occasions in Bursledon
Where the van can park in Bursledon
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Details of any power or water on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For an evening event in Bursledon, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good 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 fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Bursledon
Could you trade in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Bursledon?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. 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.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire 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