Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Catherington
We bring a fish and chip van to Catherington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Catherington?
Fish and chip van hire in Catherington, fried fresh
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Catherington. Whether it’s gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce.
For a rural spot like Catherington, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Catherington, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Catherington: venues, parking and local tips
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. For events in Catherington, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Catherington to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of All Saints, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 3.5 miles away. Catherington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in PO8, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Catherington includes Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Catherington include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
Other occasions in Catherington
Common questions in Catherington
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Catherington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What affects the price in Catherington
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Catherington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Catherington
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For a fundraiser at a school like Catherington Church of England Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Can’t 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.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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