Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Springvale events
Planning a fish and chip van in Springvale? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Springvale
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Springvale?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Company team days
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as St Mary's Church Hall rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How our fish and chip van hire works in Springvale
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For gatherings after a funeral and evening wedding food, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
Around Springvale, bookings are frequently at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Where the van can park in Springvale
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Springvale
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Springvale
Other occasions in Springvale
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Springvale: venues, parking and local tips
Springvale is about 3 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. People in Springvale book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Kings Worthy Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by rail, Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
We take the van to events all over the SO23 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Boyne Rise, Springvale Road and Forbes Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Worthy Down (2 miles north-west), South Wonston (2 miles north-west), Stoke Charity (3 miles north), Hunton (4 miles north) and Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.7 miles south) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart And Horses Public House (0.8 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Late September evenings in Springvale lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Springvale. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Springvale
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Springvale
Which station is closest to Springvale?
Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south of the centre.
How far is Springvale from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
- 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