Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Whiteley, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Whiteley.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Whiteley events
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. For an evening event in Whiteley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Whiteley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Whiteley
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater sports club events and race days and sports days.
Around Whiteley, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Places near Whiteley
Other occasions in Whiteley
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Whiteley hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Whiteley
What’s the nearest station to Whiteley?
Swanwick station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Whiteley from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you cover Whiteley?
Yes, we do. Whiteley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or PO15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Community events around Whiteley
Whiteley is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Around Whiteley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Whiteley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Margaret Mary? A chip van draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.8 miles south-west. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in PO15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Oak Coppice Road, Thyme Avenue and Christie Avenue; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Burridge (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile south-west), Segensworth (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Swanwick (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.8 miles south-west)
- 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