Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Timsbury events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Timsbury. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events in Timsbury
Fish and chip van for events in Timsbury, cooked to order
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We’re frequently asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and community festivals, with cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
A fête near Timsbury might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Timsbury
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan bins near food stalls
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Questions from Timsbury
Which station is closest to Timsbury?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Timsbury?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park on the street?
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.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Timsbury?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festivals
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes
PTAs at schools such as Stanbridge Earls School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Nearby places to Timsbury
What else we do in Timsbury
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Community events around Timsbury
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Timsbury. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Timsbury to Southampton (9 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west.
Events anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van. From Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Timsbury includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Malthouse Inn (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening events in Timsbury have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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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