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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hill Grove events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Hill Grove.
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Hill Grove
Fish and chip van for events in Hill Grove, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. For village fêtes and summer fairs and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Rural events near Hill Grove can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Hill Grove
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Hill Grove
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hill Grove?
It needs little from volunteers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hill Grove, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
School fairs, for a school like Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree who removes waste
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
We set up before visitors arrive.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Questions from Hill Grove
Do you trade at school fairs around Hill Grove?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Hill Grove?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. For an evening event in Hill Grove, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; 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 trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hill Grove, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Event catering near Hill Grove
Hill Grove is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Around Hill Grove, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Barnabas, are a natural home for a chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Botley station, about 4.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in SO32 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your event is on Droxford Road, Hill Grove Lane and Dodds Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Swanmore (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north), Mislingford (1 mile south), Kingsmead (2 miles south) and Shirrell Heath (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (0.8 miles west)
What affects the price in Hill Grove
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Also near Hill Grove
More for events in Hill Grove
- 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