Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Winnall events
We bring a fish and chip van to Winnall and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Winnall?
Fish and chip van hire in Winnall, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Around Winnall, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In Winnall, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? Winchester station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
A fish and chip van in Winnall: local details
Winnall is about 1 mile north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. In and around Winnall, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Winnall to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. A green space like St. Cross Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
Here we cover the SO23, SO21 and SO20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Moss Road, Water Lane and Imber Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Winnall include the M3, so getting the van to your event is simple. We also bring the van to events in Kings Worthy (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north-east), Abbots Worthy (2 miles north), Temple Valley (2 miles east) and Morestead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (7 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester City Museum (0.8 miles west) and Wolvesey Castle (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Leigh House Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Peter Symonds College (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Winnall?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Winnall
What’s the nearest station to Winnall?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1 mile away.
How far is Winnall from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Winnall? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, 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