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Fish and chip van hire in Curbridge, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Curbridge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Curbridge
Where the van can park in Curbridge
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Fish and chip van hire in Curbridge, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Curbridge. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and big birthdays.
In and around Curbridge, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Also near Curbridge
Also in Curbridge
Curbridge: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Curbridge?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Events we cater in Curbridge
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
In Curbridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company team days
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Curbridge: venues, parking and local tips
Curbridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Around Curbridge, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. Curbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Curbridge is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Here we cover the SO30 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Tanners Brook Close, Loddon Close and Oakhanger Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Curbridge we cover include Curdridge (1 mile north), Botley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (3 miles north-west), Waltham Chase (3 miles north-east) and Durley (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Jockey pub (within half a mile west)
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Evenings in Curbridge stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Curbridge?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Curbridge. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Curbridge
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Curbridge
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Curbridge, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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