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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Owslebury Bottom 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 Owslebury Bottom.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Owslebury Bottom
Fish and chip van for events in Owslebury Bottom, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. We’re frequently asked to cater summer fairs and community open days, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
At a field event near Owslebury Bottom, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Towns and villages near Owslebury Bottom
What else we do in Owslebury Bottom
Events we cater in Owslebury Bottom
It keeps people on site.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
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:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Evening events in Owslebury Bottom have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Owslebury Bottom: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Owslebury Bottom?
Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
How far is Owslebury Bottom from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Owslebury Bottom events: pitches and permissions
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Owslebury Bottom as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (9 miles away).
A school like Owslebury Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For visitors coming by rail, Shawford station is about 2.7 miles away.
For events in SO21, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Other places close to Owslebury Bottom we cover include Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you will find Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Owslebury Bottom. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree who removes waste
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- 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