Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Durley Street events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Durley Street.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events for Durley Street events
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Fish and chip van for events in Durley Street, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For village fêtes and summer fairs and feeding event crew, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
At a field event near Durley Street, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Running an event in Durley Street
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Around Durley Street, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 2.8 miles south-west.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Scivier's Lane and Manor Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Durley Street include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Durley Street have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Durley Street?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports tournaments
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
PTAs at schools such as Wyvern Technology College frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree who removes waste
- Agree the terms in writing
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share pitch details
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Questions from Durley Street
Which station is closest to Durley Street?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Durley Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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