Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Burridge events
Fish and chip van hire in Burridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Company team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
A chip van near Burridge
Fish and chip van hire in Burridge, cooked to order
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. For summer garden parties and care home visits, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
In a hamlet or village like Burridge, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Events we cater in Burridge
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Burridge book the van for events such as:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Work Christmas parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Whiteley Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Fish and chip van hire around Burridge
Burridge is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For an event in Burridge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Swanwick station, about 1 mile south, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 3 miles of Burridge, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in PO15 and SO31 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Dumas Drive, Jerome Street and Coleridge Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Burridge is on the A3051, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Burridge, we cover Whiteley (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south), Swanwick (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.9 miles south-west)
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Burridge, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Burridge: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Burridge?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Burridge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Nearby places to Burridge
What else we do in Burridge
What affects the price in Burridge
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burridge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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