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Fish and Chip Van for Events in St Mary's
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in St Mary's and across Southampton.
- Village fêtes
- Community open days
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events in St Mary's
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Fish and chip van for events in St Mary's, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and chips, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school summer fairs.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around St Mary's are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in St Mary's
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
Nearby places to St Mary's
What else we do in St Mary's
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. December events in St Mary's lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in St Mary's
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO14 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 40 places in Southampton.
A school like Hope Community School Southampton can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in parks such as Houndwell Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of St Mary's, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in SO14, SO15 and SO18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near St Mary's include Inspire Enterprise Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Joiners pub (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in St Mary's
Can the van park in Houndwell Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Where the van can park in St Mary's
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in St Mary's
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Mary's?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
Send us the date, the address or SO14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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