Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Trotton events
We bring a fish and chip van across Trotton and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Trotton?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Trotton
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for company team days and evening wedding food.
Somewhere like Trotton, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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 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.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Fish and chip van hire around Trotton
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For an event in Trotton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Trotton to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St George's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (3.2 miles east) and Uppark (4.8 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Trotton is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in GU31, we can fry fresh for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Keeper's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Trotton questions
How far is Trotton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. By late September, sunset in Trotton is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Trotton
Other occasions in Trotton
Events we cater in Trotton
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
PTAs at schools such as Stedham Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there’s a minimum
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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