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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shootash events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Shootash and the surrounding area.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
Fresh fish and chips in Shootash
For event organisers in Shootash
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Shootash
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and school events and company team days, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like Shootash, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Light matters for evening service: in Shootash, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- 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
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Shootash hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Shootash and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Shootash
Also in Shootash
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Common questions in Shootash
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Shootash?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Shootash: venues, parking and local tips
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. In and around Shootash, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Shootash include Mottisfont Abbey (3 miles north) and Landford Manor (3.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Embley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of SO51. For events just outside Shootash, we cover The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Shootash include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Shootash?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van in Shootash? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through 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