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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
Fish and chip van for events in Chilworth Old Village: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Chilworth Old Village
Fish and chip van for events in Chilworth Old Village, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For summer fairs and church fêtes, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a village fête or field event near Chilworth Old Village, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Chilworth Old Village
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Chilworth Old Village
Can you come to a school fair in Chilworth Old Village?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Chilworth Old Village close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Towns and villages near Chilworth Old Village
What else we do in Chilworth Old Village
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors normally gather round the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in Chilworth Old Village, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Chilworth Old Village? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Chilworth Old Village
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. For events in Chilworth Old Village, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Chilworth Old Village. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 places in Southampton where we bring the van.
A school like North Baddesley Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Chilworth Old Village, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the SO16 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
Occasions we serve in Chilworth Old Village
It needs little from volunteers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
A summer fête at Church of St Denys is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chilworth Old Village
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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