Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Owslebury
Bring the chip shop to your event in Owslebury. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Owslebury
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Owslebury
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and summer fairs.
At a field event near Owslebury, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer events in Owslebury have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Owslebury?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. 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
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Owslebury
More for events in Owslebury
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. These are the things we check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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.
Questions from Owslebury
What’s the nearest station to Owslebury?
Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west of the centre.
How far is Owslebury from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
Event catering near Owslebury
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Owslebury will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Owslebury to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
A school like Owslebury Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. 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.
We take the van to events all over SO21. Whether your event is on Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Nearby, you will find Ship Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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