Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Southington events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Southington.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Planning an event in Southington?
About our fish and chip van hire in Southington
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and staff lunches and team days, with mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like Southington, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Southington
More for events in Southington
Planning a chip van in Southington
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Southington will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Southington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Southington to Reading (about 19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Overton Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Wherever your event is in RG25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Southington we cover include Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
The countryside around Southington includes Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
Questions from Southington
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Southington from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do anything other than fish?
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.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Events we cater in Southington
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Southington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff thank-you lunches
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
Where the van can park in Southington
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Southington
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Evenings in Southington stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Southington?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Southington hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
What affects the price in Southington
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use 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