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Fish and chip van hire in Colbury, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Colbury: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
Book the van in Colbury
About our fish and chip van hire in Colbury
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for evening wedding food and festive get-togethers.
In a small place like Colbury, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Perfect for your event in Colbury
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Colbury Christ Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan bins near the queue
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Common questions in Colbury
Do you come out to small places like Colbury?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Colbury?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Colbury
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Colbury and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for guests to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Colbury
Also in Colbury
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Planning an evening event in Colbury? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning a chip van in Colbury
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. For an event in Colbury, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Colbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
Historic houses near Colbury include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.3 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Foxhills Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. Colbury is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 5 miles of Colbury, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (within half a mile south). The countryside around Colbury includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Forest Inn (under half a mile 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