Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Horton Heath events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Horton Heath and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Horton Heath events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Horton Heath
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and sports days and festivals, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Horton Heath are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Running an event in Horton Heath
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO50, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
A summer fête at Church of the Holy Cross is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. PTAs at schools such as Fair Oak Infant School often want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Horton Heath, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in SO50 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north) and Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old George Public House (0.8 miles north)
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Summer events in Horton Heath have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Horton Heath
Other occasions in Horton Heath
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Perfect for your event in Horton Heath
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Horton Heath book the van for occasions like:
- Horse and dog shows
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
For anyone arriving by train, Hedge End station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Horton Heath questions
Can you come to a school fair in Horton Heath?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Horton Heath from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What affects the price in Horton Heath
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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