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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Holbury events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Holbury.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Holbury
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Holbury
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for country shows and music and food festivals.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Holbury are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Holbury
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Holbury
What else we do in Holbury
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Holbury events: pitches and permissions
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Holbury or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Good Shepherd? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Cadland Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 4 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Holbury, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45. Local streets include Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. Summer events in Holbury have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Holbury
Which station is closest to Holbury?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you cover Holbury?
We do. Holbury is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Holbury?
It suits almost every visitor.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Netley station, roughly 3.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 cooks in front of your visitors instead.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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