Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Highbridge
We bring a fish and chip van to Highbridge and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Birthday celebrations
- Company team days
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire for Highbridge events
About our fish and chip van hire in Highbridge
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Highbridge. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater festive get-togethers and garden get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as Highbridge, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Bringing the van to Highbridge
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Highbridge will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Highbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Eastleigh station is about 1.7 miles away. Within reach of Highbridge are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (4.2 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Anywhere in SO50, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Wardle Road and Highbridge Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Lord's Wood (1 mile south-east), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Allbrook (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Hedge End (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Highbridge includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.3 miles west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
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.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Evenings in Highbridge stay light until about 9:25pm 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, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Highbridge
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
For a fundraiser at a school like Colden Common Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
Also near Highbridge
What else we do in Highbridge
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell us how many children are coming
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
FAQs for Highbridge
Is Highbridge close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long does set-up take?
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.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Where the van can park in Highbridge
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- 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