Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Little Holbury, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Little Holbury: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Little Holbury
Little Holbury events: pitches and permissions
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. For an event in Little Holbury, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Little Holbury to Southampton (6 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Manor Church of England Infant School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Good Shepherd, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 3 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Little Holbury, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We serve events across the SO45 postcode area. From Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Little Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Little Holbury include The New Forest Academy (under half a mile north)
How our fish and chip van for events works in Little Holbury
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for sports tournaments and festivals.
At a field event near Little Holbury, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Little Holbury
Can you serve near the sea around Little Holbury?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Little Holbury too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Little Holbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Little Holbury. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree the terms in writing
Put bins near the queue.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Where the van can park in Little Holbury
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Little Holbury
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your event in Little Holbury
It keeps people on site for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports days
- Community open days
For visitors coming by rail, Netley station is about 3.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
For event organisers in Little Holbury
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Other occasions in Little Holbury
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For an evening event in Little Holbury, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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