Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Horsebridge events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Horsebridge.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Horsebridge
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Horsebridge
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. For work Christmas parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Horsebridge, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Towns and villages near Horsebridge
What else we do in Horsebridge
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. By late September, sunset in Horsebridge is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Fish and chip van hire around Horsebridge
Horsebridge is about 5 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. In and around Horsebridge, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Horsebridge to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Horsebridge are Mottisfont Abbey (2.5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St James, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
For events in SO20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Houghton (1 mile north-west), Stonymarsh (2 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south-west), Michelmersh (3 miles south) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (10 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.6 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include John o' Gaunt pub (within half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Horsebridge
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion in Horsebridge, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If guests are travelling by rail, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 3.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Horsebridge: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Horsebridge?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Horsebridge close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Do you cover Horsebridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Horsebridge is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Horsebridge.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- 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