Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Southwick, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Southwick and across Hampshire.
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Company team days
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About our fish and chip van hire in Southwick
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and milestone birthday parties.
In a hamlet or village like Southwick, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. 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.
Where the van can park in Southwick
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Southwick: venues, parking and local tips
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Around Southwick, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Southwick to Southampton (13 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south, is the nearest station. After a service at Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Wherever your event is in PO17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southwick include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Southwick
What else we do in Southwick
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Southwick
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Events we cater in Southwick
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Southwick, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
PTAs at schools such as King Richard School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or PO17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late September evenings in Southwick lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Southwick? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Southwick
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James Without the Priory Gate: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Southwick from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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