Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Curdridge, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Curdridge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in Curdridge
Fish and chip van hire in Curdridge, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. Whether it is visits to care homes and day centres and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Curdridge, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Curdridge?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Curdridge
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
What affects the price in Curdridge
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Curdridge
Is Curdridge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Bringing the van to Curdridge
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Bookings in Curdridge come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Curdridge Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Curdridge is within about 6 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We serve events across the SO32 and SO30 postcode area. Whether your event is on Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Pubs nearby include Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
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What else we do in Curdridge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Evenings in Curdridge 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Curdridge, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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