Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Southwick, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Southwick: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events in Southwick
About our fish and chip van for events in Southwick
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. We serve haddock and chips, chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater community festivals and sports days.
A fête near Southwick might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What affects the price in Southwick
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Southwick
Also in Southwick
Who books fish and chip van for events in Southwick?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
A school like King Richard School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Settle the pitch terms early
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Event catering near Southwick
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. For events in Southwick, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (under half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Southwick hosts choose us
- Events in Southwick and across Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Southwick
Do you trade at school fairs around Southwick?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Southwick?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer fêtes in Southwick have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by 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.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Information about power and water
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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