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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hill Head
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 Hill Head.
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Hill Head events
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Hill Head
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and summer fairs, with haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas.
At a fête or show near Hill Head, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Summer events in Hill Head have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Event catering near Hill Head
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Events in Hill Head are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Fareham station is about 2.9 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Crofton Hammond Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO14, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hill Head include West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Stubbington House School (0.8 miles north-east) and Crofton School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Osborne View pub (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Hill Head
Other occasions in Hill Head
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hill Head?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Hill Head
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hill Head
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hill Head?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hill Head and Hampshire:
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Rood Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Hill Head questions
Is Hill Head close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hill Head?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: 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