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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Colden Common events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Colden Common and the surrounding area.
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
Planning an event in Colden Common?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Colden Common
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. On the menu are chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for sports days and church fêtes.
Events near Colden Common are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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FAQs for Colden Common
Can you come to a school fair in Colden Common?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Colden Common from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Colden Common?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Colden Common hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Colden Common and across Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
Event catering near Colden Common
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For events in Colden Common, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Colden Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Colden Common to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of the Holy Trinity is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Events anywhere in SO21 and SO50 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Colden Common include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Colden Common include Thornden School (2 miles west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
For event organisers in Colden Common
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Where the van can park in Colden Common
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Colden Common, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Perfect for your event in Colden Common
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
In Colden Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Colden Common Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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