Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Stubbington
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Stubbington.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire in Stubbington
About our fish and chip van hire in Stubbington
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 fish and chip days at care homes and company team days, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In and around Stubbington, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van in Stubbington? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Stubbington
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday celebrations
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Holy Rood Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In Stubbington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Stubbington
Which station is closest to Stubbington?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Stubbington close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Stubbington: venues, parking and local tips
Stubbington is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Stubbington is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Crofton Anne Dale Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Stubbington is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in PO14 and PO13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Park Lane, Croftlands Avenue and Bells Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Hill Head (1 mile south-west), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north-west), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (3 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (14 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Stubbington includes West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Stubbington House School (under half a mile north-east) and Crofton School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Osborne View pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- 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