Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Colbury, Hampshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Colbury. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Community open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Colbury?
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van for events in Colbury, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. For sports club events and race days and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas.
A fête near Colbury might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Evening events in Colbury have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Colbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Colbury
Do you come out to small places like Colbury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Colbury?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Nearby places to Colbury
More for events in Colbury
Fairs, fêtes and events in Colbury
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Colbury, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
For anyone arriving by train, Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like Colbury Christ Church? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Colbury, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of SO40. We also bring the van to events in Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Forest Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Colbury
It suits almost every visitor.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Colbury:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
- Club open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
School fairs, for a school like Foxhills Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We set up before visitors arrive.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
What affects the price in Colbury
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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