Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Waltham Chase, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Waltham Chase: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Waltham Chase?
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Around midsummer it stays light in Waltham Chase until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
How our fish and chip van hire works in Waltham Chase
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. We are frequently asked to cater work Christmas parties and company team days, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In a rural place like Waltham Chase, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Towns and villages near Waltham Chase
Also in Waltham Chase
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Waltham Chase
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Waltham Chase
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Waltham Chase
Do you come out to small places like Waltham Chase?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Waltham Chase from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Waltham Chase: venues, parking and local tips
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Waltham Chase is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. For a fundraiser at a school like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Anywhere in SO32, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Waltham Chase, we also cover Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Waltham Chase includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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