Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Marchwood events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Marchwood.
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events for Marchwood events
About our fish and chip van for events in Marchwood
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. For sports club events and race days and horse and dog shows, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and chips and more.
Summer fairs around Marchwood are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Community events around Marchwood
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. For events in Marchwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
For anyone arriving by train, Millbrook (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Marchwood Junior School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 6 miles of Marchwood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in SO40, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find Marchwood on the A326, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Marchwood, we also cover Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Marchwood include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Marchwood
It keeps people on site for longer.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Country shows
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Apostle, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or SO40 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Marchwood
Other occasions in Marchwood
Common questions in Marchwood
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Summer fêtes in Marchwood 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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