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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Dunbridge events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Dunbridge.
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
Fresh fish and chips in Dunbridge
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Dunbridge
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For horse and dog shows and crew and volunteer catering, we’ll put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
At a fête or show near Dunbridge, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Common questions in Dunbridge
How far is Dunbridge from London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Can you come to a school fair in Dunbridge?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Towns and villages near Dunbridge
Other occasions in Dunbridge
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Dunbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Dunbridge?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Community events around Dunbridge
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Dunbridge to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is in Dunbridge itself. A school like Awbridge Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Dunbridge, we also cover Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.9 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Dunbridge
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
For event organisers in Dunbridge
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Dunbridge
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Dunbridge, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
A summer fête at Church of St Andrew is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer fêtes in Dunbridge have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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