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Fish and chip van hire in Shedfield, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Shedfield and across Hampshire.
- Care home visits
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A chip van near Shedfield
Fish and chip van hire in Shedfield, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event in Shedfield. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and evening wedding food, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Shedfield, 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. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Shedfield, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shedfield, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning a chip van in Shedfield
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Shedfield is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Shedfield to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in SO32, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shedfield include Swanmore College of Technology (1.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Samuel's Rest pub (within half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Shedfield and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear quote before you book
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count children separately
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
A short menu keeps service quick.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
For event organisers in Shedfield
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Shedfield
Other occasions in Shedfield
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Shedfield
Is Shedfield close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shedfield?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Shedfield?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Shedfield and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Shedfield?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Botley station is about 2.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- 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