Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Newbridge, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Newbridge.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Newbridge?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Newbridge
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We’re often asked to cater sports club events and race days and country shows, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
At a field event near Newbridge, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer events in Newbridge have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Newbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Newbridge
Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. In and around Newbridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. Within about 5 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in SO40, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Other places close to Newbridge we cover include Copythorne (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile south), Wittensford (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-east) and Bartley (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Newbridge include Copythorne Common.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Newbridge
Do you trade at school fairs around Newbridge?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Newbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Newbridge and across Hampshire
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Newbridge
Also in Newbridge
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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