Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Timsbury, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van across Timsbury and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
A chip van near Timsbury
How our fish and chip van hire works in Timsbury
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and weddings and evening receptions, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Timsbury, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why Timsbury hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Timsbury and the whole of Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Timsbury
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Historic houses near Timsbury include Mottisfont Abbey (1.6 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Where the van can park in Timsbury
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Timsbury
Do you come out to small places like Timsbury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Bringing the van to Timsbury
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO51, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Stanbridge Earls School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We take the van to events all over the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Timsbury includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Timsbury include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Malthouse Inn (less than half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Timsbury
What else we do in Timsbury
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Timsbury, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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