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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hursley events
Fish and chip van for events in Hursley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Food for volunteers
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Hursley
Event catering near Hursley
Hursley is about 3 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. People in Hursley 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 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as John Keble Church of England Primary 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.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Sussex Close, Heathcote Place and Port Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Hursley, we cover Ladwell (1 mile south), Oliver's Battery (2 miles north-east), Compton (2 miles east), Otterbourne (2 miles south-east) and South Down (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (4 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hursley include Twyford Down and Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south)
Fish and chip van for events in Hursley, fried fresh
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips, and we are frequently booked for school fairs and sports days and festivals.
Near Hursley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
For event organisers in Hursley
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hursley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Where the van can park in Hursley
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Information about power and water
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hursley
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Hursley
More for events in Hursley
Hursley: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Hursley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Hursley?
Shawford station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Summer fêtes in Hursley have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Hursley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. 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. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hursley
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
- 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