Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Oliver's Battery
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Oliver's Battery.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A chip van near Oliver's Battery
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter fairs in Oliver's Battery are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Oliver's Battery
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips, and we’re frequently booked for sports club events and race days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
At a field event near Oliver's Battery, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Community events around Oliver's Battery
Oliver's Battery is about 2 miles south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. People in Oliver's Battery book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Oliver's Battery is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint Mark's, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. An event in St. Cross Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO22. Your event could be at a house on Momford Road, Austen Avenue and Sunnydown Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A3090 close by, Oliver's Battery is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Oliver's Battery we cover include Badger Farm (1 mile east), Stanmore (1 mile north-east), St Cross (1 mile east), Compton (2 miles south) and Winchester (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (5 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Oliver's Battery includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Oliver's Battery include Kings' School (1 mile north)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Oliver's Battery
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Common questions in Oliver's Battery
Could you trade in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Oliver's Battery?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Perfect for your event in Oliver's Battery
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
In Oliver's Battery and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Oliver's Battery
More for events in Oliver's Battery
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Oliver's Battery hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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