Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Swanwick
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Swanwick.
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Book the van in Swanwick
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Fish and chip van for events in Swanwick, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. Whether it’s festivals and agricultural and country shows, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
Near Swanwick, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
FAQs for Swanwick
Can you come to a school fair in Swanwick?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Swanwick from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Swanwick.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Swanwick?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Swanwick
Other occasions in Swanwick
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Make sure allergen information is available
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Event catering near Swanwick
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO31, we can bring the van to you. Swanwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of the SO31 and PO15 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Swanwick, we also cover Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (under half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old Ship Inn (within half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Occasions we serve in Swanwick
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
In Swanwick and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
A school like Sarisbury Church of England Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Swanwick, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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- 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