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Fish and chip van hire in SO17
We take the van to every part of the SO17 postcode district, which takes in Portswood, Highfield and St Denys. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chips across SO17
Places in SO17
- Portswood
- Highfield
- St Denys
- Shirley
- Regents Park
- Midanbury
- Bitterne Park
- Freemantle
- Inner Avenue
- Swaythling
- Bassett Green
- Mansbridge
- Bassett
- Bitterne Manor
What we do in SO17
- Film and TV set catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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About fish and chip van hire in SO17
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 every portion goes out hot and crisp. We’re often asked to cater community events and fairs and milestone birthday parties, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Cost
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in SO17 choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Around Portswood
Locally, our bookings take us close to St Denys Primary School, St Anne's Catholic School and St Mary's Independent School and the streets around them. Also close by are South Western Arms (under half a mile south-east), Highfield Church (within half a mile north) and Southampton Common (0.8 miles west). There is a railway station in Portswood itself: St Denys station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Portswood include Netley Common.
Fish and chip van hire in SO17: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SO17, so the setting can be anything from Shirley, Regents Park and Midanbury to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings. 14 of the places we cover in SO17 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Portswood: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Highfield Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Denys Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. By late September, sunset in Portswood is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Events we cater in SO17
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in SO17 book the van for occasions like:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
- Gatherings after a funeral
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Questions from SO17
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
- 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