Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Catisfield
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Catisfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Catisfield events
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 normally simpler.
Fish and chip van for events in Catisfield, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. We are often asked to cater community open days and community festivals, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Summer fairs around Catisfield are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Also near Catisfield
Also in Catisfield
Who books fish and chip van for events in Catisfield?
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ranvilles Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Event catering near Catisfield
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO15, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Fareham station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A chip van draws people in. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the PO15 and PO14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Catisfield include Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Fishermans Arms (0.5 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Catisfield hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your visitors already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For an evening event in Catisfield, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
FAQs for Catisfield
What’s the nearest station to Catisfield?
Fareham station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Catisfield?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
- 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