Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shirrell Heath events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Shirrell Heath.
- Summer garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home visits
Planning an event in Shirrell Heath?
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van hire in Shirrell Heath, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Whether it’s care home visits and weddings and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
For a rural spot like Shirrell Heath, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Fish and chip van hire around Shirrell Heath
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Shirrell Heath to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Shirrell Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shirrell Heath to Southampton (9 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west.
We serve events across SO32. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shirrell Heath include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why Shirrell Heath hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Shirrell Heath
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Shirrell Heath 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.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evenings in Shirrell Heath stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Shirrell Heath
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shirrell Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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