Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in St Cross
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in St Cross.
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
Book the van in St Cross
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Count children separately
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
About our fish and chip van hire in St Cross
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
For a place the size of St Cross, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Common questions in St Cross
Can the van park in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to St Cross?
Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
St Cross: venues, parking and local tips
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Events in St Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. St Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St Faith's Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St. Cross Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Events anywhere in SO22 and SO23 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn Public House (under half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Cross?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. 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.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Perfect for your event in St Cross
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Fish and chip days at care homes
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
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Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: around St Cross, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or SO22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just 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