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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Northam
Bring the chip shop to your event in Northam. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Northam
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Northam. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Southampton, including Northam
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Fish and chip van for events in Northam, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Whether it is church fêtes and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Northam are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
- Set a time for helpers’ food
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Evening events in Northam have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Northam? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose fish and chip van for events in Northam?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Music and food festivals
- Sports days
If your event is in East Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Running an event in Northam
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. In and around Northam, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 40 places across Southampton.
School fairs, for a school like Bitterne Manor Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 8 miles of Northam, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
This part of Southampton takes in SO14, SO19 and SO18, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Northam, we cover Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Engineers Arms (less than half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Northam
Also in Northam
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
FAQs for Northam
Could you trade in East Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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