Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Catherington
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 Catherington.
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
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Fish and chip van for events in Catherington, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it is community festivals and church fêtes, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Catherington, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Catherington
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Running an event in Catherington
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. People in Catherington book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Catherington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Catherington Church of England Infant School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Catherington, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO8, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Catherington, we cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Catherington include Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Evening events in Catherington have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Why choose fish and chip van for events in Catherington?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
- Community festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 3.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also in Catherington
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Catherington
Which station is closest to Catherington?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
How far is Catherington from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
- 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