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Fish and chip van hire in SO18
Planning an event in SO18? We serve Townhill Park, Midanbury and Chartwell Green and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chip van hire in SO18
Areas within SO18
- Townhill Park
- Midanbury
- Chartwell Green
- Harefield
- Bitterne Park
- Bitterne
- Mansbridge
- Bitterne Manor
- Southampton
- West End
- Thornhill
- Portswood
- St Mary's
- Swaythling
- Bassett Green
- Northam
- St Denys
Occasions in SO18
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in SO18
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for fish and chip days at care homes and gatherings after a funeral.
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Prices in SO18
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Landmarks near Townhill Park
We park up for events around Bitterne Park School, St. Mary's Church and Townhill Junior School. Also close by are Bitterne Park Hotel (0.9 miles south-west), Riverside Park (0.8 miles west) and The Gregg School (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Townhill Park includes Netley Common.
Chip van hire across SO18
Across SO18, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from West End, Townhill Park and Midanbury to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings. 17 of the places we cover in SO18 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.
Townhill Park: If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.1 miles north-west. PTAs at schools such as Townhill Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Townhill Park, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it is handed over.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Occasions we serve in SO18
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
SO18 questions
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Southampton included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
- 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