Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Northington events
We bring a fish and chip van to Northington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for Northington events
About our fish and chip van hire in Northington
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for care home visits and weddings and evening receptions.
In a small place like Northington, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Perfect for your event in Northington
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Northington book the van for occasions like:
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Northington: your questions answered
Is Northington close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Northington too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Northington
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Bringing the van to Northington
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Events in Northington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Northington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west.
We serve events across the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Northington, we also cover Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Woolpack Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Northington until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us how many children are coming
- A short menu helps everyone
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Northington
More for events in Northington
- 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