Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Eastleigh events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Eastleigh. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for Eastleigh events
Eastleigh: your questions answered
Is Eastleigh close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Eastleigh?
Eastleigh has its own station: Eastleigh station.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Fish and chip van hire in Eastleigh, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and staff thank-you lunches, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In Eastleigh, the van normally parks on a drive, in a club or hall car park or at a hired venue. All of them work, as long as there’s a level spot the van can reach. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Eastleigh?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Eastleigh, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Eastleigh
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
Coming by train? Eastleigh station serves Eastleigh directly.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
Bringing the van to Eastleigh
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Eastleigh, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
For a fundraiser at a school like Norwood Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (2.5 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. The coast is within about 6 miles of Eastleigh, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Eastleigh on the A335 and B3033, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Eastleigh, we also cover Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Eastleigh has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Eastleigh include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (within half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Eastleigh
Other occasions in Eastleigh
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
- 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