Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Upham
Bring the chip shop to your event in Upham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Festive get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Upham
Fish and chip van hire in Upham, cooked to order
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for summer garden parties and festive get-togethers.
Somewhere like Upham, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Upham
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Upham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Count children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins near the queue
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Nearby places to Upham
What else we do in Upham
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Light matters for evening service: in Upham, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Upham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Planning a chip van in Upham
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For an event in Upham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Upham to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hedge End station is about 4.4 miles away. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
We take the van to events all over the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include Brushmakers Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Upham
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
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. You can send us your details through 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