Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Martyr Worthy, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Martyr Worthy and the surrounding area.
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Martyr Worthy?
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
About our fish and chip van hire in Martyr Worthy
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Whether it is wakes and celebrations of life and fish and chip days at care homes, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Somewhere like Martyr Worthy, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Nearby places to Martyr Worthy
Other occasions in Martyr Worthy
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Martyr Worthy until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for 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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Bringing the van to Martyr Worthy
Martyr Worthy is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO21, we can fry fresh for your guests. Martyr Worthy is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Martyr Worthy to Southampton (14 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Itchen Abbas Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Churches such as Church of St Swithin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Wherever your event is in SO21, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Chilland Lane and Bridgetts Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Itchen Abbas (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile south-west), Abbots Worthy (2 miles west), Itchen Stoke (2 miles east) and Kings Worthy (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Martyr Worthy includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.7 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Events we cater in Martyr Worthy
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, Winchester station, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Questions from Martyr Worthy
Is Martyr Worthy close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Martyr Worthy?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What affects the price in Martyr Worthy
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in 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