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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hillyfields events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Hillyfields. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Music and food festivals
- Club open days
- Fundraisers
Fresh fish and chips in Hillyfields
About our fish and chip van for events in Hillyfields
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. We serve cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we are often booked for sports days and community open days.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Hillyfields are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near Hillyfields
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. People in Hillyfields book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.1 miles south. Within about 7 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hillyfields, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in SO16, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the M271 close by, Hillyfields is simple for us to get to with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillyfields includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
For event organisers in Hillyfields
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
More for events in Hillyfields
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Questions from Hillyfields
What’s the nearest station to Hillyfields?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Could you trade in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Southampton, including Hillyfields
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Winter fairs in Hillyfields are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Events we cater in Hillyfields
It keeps people on site.
Whatever the occasion in Hillyfields, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Food for volunteers
School fairs, for a school like Holy Family Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Hillyfields
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hillyfields? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- 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