Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bar End events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Bar End and across Hampshire.
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire in Bar End
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Bar End, cooked to order
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and gatherings after a funeral and company team days, serving gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Bar End, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Bar End?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Bar End:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff lunches and team days
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Bar End, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Read more
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Bar End. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Bar End questions
Do you come out to small places like Bar End?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Bar End from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Bar End?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bar End and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Also near Bar End
Also in Bar End
Bringing the van to Bar End
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bar End. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bar End to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
After a service at All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. PTAs at schools such as All Saints Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO23 and SO21, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A31, Bar End is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Bar End we cover include Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Bar End include Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Heart in Hand pub (less than half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bar End? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 generally simpler.
- 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