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Fish and chip van hire in Colden Common, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Colden Common.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire for Colden Common events
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Fish and chip van hire in Colden Common, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Typical bookings include weddings, especially the evening and summer garden parties, with cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
Around Colden Common, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Bringing the van to Colden Common
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Colden Common. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Among the historic houses close to Colden Common are South Stoneham House (4.8 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Wherever your event is in SO21 and SO50, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2 miles west)
Nearby places to Colden Common
Other occasions in Colden Common
Colden Common: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Colden Common?
Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you cover Colden Common?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Colden Common and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Colden Common
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Occasions we serve in Colden Common
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
In Colden Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Colden Common Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Light matters for evening service: around Colden Common, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s 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: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- 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