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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chartwell Green events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Chartwell Green and Southampton, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Chartwell Green
Fish and chip van for events in Chartwell Green, cooked to order
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For festivals and agricultural and country shows, we can cook mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Chartwell Green are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
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 send us your details through our quote form.
Chartwell Green events: pitches and permissions
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Chartwell Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Chartwell Green is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we bring the van.
An event in Itchen Valley Country Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. For visitors coming by rail, Swaythling station is about 1.4 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chartwell Green, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in SO18 and SO30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Chartwell Green is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Chartwell Green includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Gregg School (under half a mile west) and Bitterne Park School (0.9 miles west)
Nearby places to Chartwell Green
Also in Chartwell Green
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer events in Chartwell Green have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically 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.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chartwell Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Chartwell Green?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
A school like Townhill Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chartwell Green?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Chartwell Green
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Southampton, including Chartwell Green
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
FAQs for Chartwell Green
Can the van park in Itchen Valley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Chartwell Green?
Swaythling station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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