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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hiltingbury
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hiltingbury? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
Fish and chip van for events for Hiltingbury events
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hiltingbury
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
About our fish and chip van for events in Hiltingbury
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for summer fairs and festivals.
In Hiltingbury, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Event catering near Hiltingbury
Hiltingbury is about 1 mile north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Events in Hiltingbury are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Hiltingbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
A school like Hiltingbury Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Running a fête for a church like St. Martin in the Woods? A chip van draws people in.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO53, SO52 and SO51, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Pine Road, Beech Road and Common Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Hiltingbury we cover include Chandler's Ford (1 mile south), Allbrook (1 mile south-east), Boyatt Wood (2 miles south-east), Highbridge (2 miles east) and Lord's Wood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Hiltingbury include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (0.9 miles east) and Thornden School (1 mile east)
Hiltingbury: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Hiltingbury?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is Hiltingbury close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we will agree terms.
For event organisers in Hiltingbury
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Hiltingbury hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Hiltingbury and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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’s fried on the spot.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer events in Hiltingbury have daylight until about 9:25pm 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Put bins near the queue.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
- 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