Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Houghton, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Houghton.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community open days
- Sports tournaments
A chip van near Houghton
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Houghton
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Popular choices include cod and chips, chips and curry sauce, and we are frequently booked for sports club events and race days and charity fundraisers and community events.
Rural events near Houghton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Event catering near Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Houghton is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Houghton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Houghton to Southampton (13 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Test Valley School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Events anywhere in SO20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Boot Inn (less than half a mile north)
Occasions we serve in Houghton
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Houghton and Hampshire:
- Sports tournaments
- Country shows
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Houghton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. December events in Houghton lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Houghton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Houghton?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Access that avoids crowds
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Houghton
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Also near Houghton
Other occasions in Houghton
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Houghton
Do you come out to small places like Houghton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Houghton close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Do you cover Houghton?
We do. We serve events in Houghton and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
- 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