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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Coxford, Southampton
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Coxford.
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Coxford events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Coxford
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater school summer fairs and village fêtes and summer fairs, with cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Events near Coxford are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coxford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For an evening event in Coxford, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Coxford
Which station is closest to Coxford?
Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Coxford?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A school like Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Plan where the queue forms.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Places near Coxford
Other occasions in Coxford
What affects the price in Coxford
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Running an event in Coxford
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. For events in Coxford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 40 towns and villages in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
A summer fête at St Jude's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in parks such as St James' Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 8 miles of Coxford, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16 and SO15. From Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Princess Anne Hospital (under half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge Tavern (within half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Coxford
- A clear quote before you book
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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