Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Romsey events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Romsey and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Feeding event crew
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Romsey
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Fish and chip van for events in Romsey, fried fresh
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. For village fêtes and summer fairs and community open days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
In Romsey, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for fish and chips: it’s popular and cooked fresh. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Romsey? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer events in Romsey 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.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Romsey
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Music and food festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Swithun's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Places near Romsey
Other occasions in Romsey
Community events around Romsey
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Around Romsey, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Romsey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Romsey Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. Local streets include Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Romsey is on the A27 and A3057, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Romsey School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bishop Blaize Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Common questions in Romsey
Which station is closest to Romsey?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How far is Romsey from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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