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Fish and chip van hire in SO21

We take the van to every part of the SO21 postcode district, which takes in Colden Common, Twyford and Otterbourne. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.

Fish and chips across SO21

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Areas within SO21

What we do in SO21

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How fish and chip van hire works in SO21

The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and weddings, especially the evening, with cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.

We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand.

  1. Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
  2. You hear back on the date and the price.
  3. We agree exactly where the van parks.
  4. On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
  5. We leave the spot as we found it.

Prices in SO21

Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.

Why hosts in SO21 choose us

  • Everything cooked to order at your event
  • Classic food your guests already know
  • Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
  • The queue at the hatch gets people talking

Ask for a quote

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.

Local landmarks in Colden Common

You will find the van serving near Colden Common Primary School, Church of the Holy Trinity and Thornden School. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.

Planning a chip van in SO21

Across SO21, we serve 3 towns and 33 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Winchester, Allbrook and Highcliffe or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.

Colden Common: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Colden Common Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For anyone arriving by rail, Shawford station is about 1.9 miles away. Planning an evening event in Colden Common? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Events we cater in SO21

On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.

The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:

  • Weddings and evening receptions
  • Staff lunches and team days
  • Garden get-togethers
  • Village fêtes and school fairs

What affects the price in SO21

Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:

  • The day of the week
  • Travel, tolls and road charges
  • Any minimum charge
  • Service time

Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.

Details that help

The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:

  • The date and time of the event
  • Where you’d like the van to go
  • Roughly how many people, including children
  • Access details such as gates and narrow lanes

Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day.

What your quote should include

  • Allergen information for each item
  • How late numbers can change
  • If the price includes VAT
  • The minimum number of meals or minimum spend

Planning for dietary needs

We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:

  • Plan bins near the queue
  • Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
  • Give us separate numbers for children
  • Fewer choices mean faster service

Once everyone is fed, we pack up.

Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.

Can’t we just order from the chip shop?

For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.

Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.

FAQs for SO21

How long will the queue be?

That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.

Is there something for children?

Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.

Do you clear up afterwards?

The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.

Do we need to provide anything?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.

Is fish and chips enough as a meal?

Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.

Can you cater for allergies?

We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.

Do we need to provide equipment?

All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.

  • 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

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