Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wintershill
Fish and chip van hire in Wintershill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Wintershill?
FAQs for Wintershill
Which station is closest to Wintershill?
Hedge End station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Wintershill close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Wintershill
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and fish and chip days at care homes.
In a rural place like Wintershill, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Wintershill: venues, parking and local tips
Wintershill is about 2 miles west of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire. For an event in Wintershill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Wintershill. Wintershill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wintershill to Southampton (7 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wyvern Technology College, can book the van as a food stall.
For events in SO32, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Scivier's Lane, Durley Hall Lane and The Crescent, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Wintershill we cover include Durley Street (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south), Ashton (2 miles east) and Upham (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
For event organisers in Wintershill
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Wintershill, 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. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Wintershill?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
These are some of the bookings we take in Wintershill and Hampshire:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
For anyone arriving by rail, Hedge End station is about 2.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
Towns and villages near Wintershill
Also in Wintershill
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
- 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