Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hedge End, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Hedge End and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Hedge End
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Fish and chip van for events in Hedge End, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it’s community festivals and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Hedge End, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. A chip van suits all of them. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Hedge End, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Hedge End
It keeps people on site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 1.2 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hedge End
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Hedge End
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hedge End
Other occasions in Hedge End
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Hedge End and across Hampshire
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Hedge End: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Hedge End?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you serve near the sea around Hedge End?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Running an event in Hedge End
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Hedge End, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTAs at schools such as Shamblehurst Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. A summer fête at Church of St John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in SO30 and SO31 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Hedge End on the A334 and B3033, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Hedge End we cover include Thornhill (2 miles west), Harefield (2 miles west), West End (2 miles north-west), Chartwell Green (2 miles north-west) and Sholing (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (under half a mile north) and Wildern School (within half a mile north)
- 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