Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Oliver's Battery, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Oliver's Battery and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Oliver's Battery
Fish and chip van hire in Oliver's Battery, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Oliver's Battery. For community events and fairs and work Christmas parties, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
Somewhere like Oliver's Battery, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late September evenings in Oliver's Battery lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
There is 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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
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, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Oliver's Battery. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Oliver's Battery hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Oliver's Battery
How far is Oliver's Battery from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Oliver's Battery too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Planning a chip van in Oliver's Battery
Oliver's Battery is about 2 miles south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Oliver's Battery and the surrounding area. Oliver's Battery is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Oliver's Battery to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Shawford station is about 1.9 miles away. After a service at Saint Mark's, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Wherever your event is in SO22, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve an event on streets such as Momford Road, Austen Avenue and Sunnydown Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Oliver's Battery on the A3090, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Badger Farm (1 mile east), Stanmore (1 mile north-east), St Cross (1 mile east), Compton (2 miles south) and Winchester (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (5 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Winchester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Oliver's Battery include Kings' School (1 mile north)
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Who books fish and chip van hire in Oliver's Battery?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Thinking of using St. Cross Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Nearby places to Oliver's Battery
Other occasions in Oliver's Battery
- 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