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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hillstreet
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Hillstreet and across Hampshire.
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events in Hillstreet
About our fish and chip van for events in Hillstreet
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. Whether it is community festivals and sports tournaments, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Hillstreet, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Hillstreet hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Tell us about the pitch
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hillstreet
Do you trade at school fairs around Hillstreet?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors typically gather round the hatch once service starts. December events in Hillstreet lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hillstreet, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Hillstreet
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. Across the SO40 area, we can bring the van to you. Hillstreet is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hillstreet to Southampton (6 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Totton station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Anne's, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 6 miles of Hillstreet, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in SO40, we just need to know where the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Testwood Lakes.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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Perfect for your event in Hillstreet
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Community open days
A school like Calmore Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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