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Fish and chip van hire in Compton, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Compton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book the van in Compton
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Fish and chip van hire in Compton, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and birthday celebrations.
For a rural spot like Compton, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Compton
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
In Compton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.5 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Compton questions
Which station is closest to Compton?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Compton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Compton.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Planning an evening event in Compton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Compton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Compton: venues, parking and local tips
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Compton will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Compton to Southampton (8 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. 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.
Anywhere in SO21, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Compton include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
- 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