Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Abshot events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Abshot and across Hampshire.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Abshot
About our fish and chip van hire in Abshot
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. For company team days and care home visits, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Abshot, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Abshot
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Abshot
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How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Abshot, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to 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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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Planning a chip van in Abshot
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. For events in Abshot, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Abshot is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St John, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Locks Heath Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Abshot, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We serve events across the PO14 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Where the van can park in Abshot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Abshot: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Abshot?
Swanwick station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St John: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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