Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Southington, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Southington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Southington
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Southington
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and country shows, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Southington, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Southington?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Southington and across Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
Southington: your questions answered
How far is Southington from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Southington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Southington?
We do. Southington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Community events around Southington
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Around Southington, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Southington to Reading (19 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Overton Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Southington, we cover Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
The countryside around Southington includes Ladle Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Southington?
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
Whatever the occasion in Southington, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Club open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer fêtes in Southington have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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