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Fish and chip van hire in SO23

Planning an event in SO23? We serve Hyde, Highcliffe and Springvale and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.

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Fish and chip van hire across SO23

A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and company team days.

We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open.

Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
We come back with availability and a clear price.
We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Pricing in SO23

There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.

Why book our van

All the chip-shop extras
Fried fresh, not kept warm
Events in SO23 and across Hampshire
No kitchen needed

Get a quote

We only need a few details to quote: 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.

Landmarks near Hyde

In Hyde, that can mean an event near St Bede Church of England Primary School, Peter Symonds College and Leigh House Hospital. Other local landmarks include St Bartholomew's Church (under half a mile south-west), The King Alfred pub (less than half a mile south-east) and St. Cross Park (1.7 miles south). Hyde has its own railway station: Winchester station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (0.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.

Chip van hire across SO23

There are 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets in SO23, so the setting can be anything from Winchester, Hyde and Weeke to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.

Hyde: If guests are travelling by rail, Winchester station is in Hyde itself. Thinking of using St. Cross Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Evenings in Hyde stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.

Organising for someone else?

If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.

Allergies and dietary needs

With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:

Put bins and napkins by the van
Fewer choices mean faster service
Count children separately
Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences

It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.

Tell people when the van opens.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.

Comparing caterers

Whether travel is included
The van’s size and access needs
What the price includes, item by item
The deposit and payment dates

What affects the price in SO23

The price comes down to a few factors:

Numbers
The day of the week
Distance and any road charges
How easy the site is to reach

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

Details that help

Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:

Where the van would park
The address or venue name
Anything awkward about the way in
A picture of the space and the way in

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.

Cannot we just order from the chip shop?

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.

SO23: your questions answered

Where do you take the van?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including SO23.

Which fish do you use?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.

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 to keep the queue moving.

Is a chip van good for a large crowd?

It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.

How do you handle allergies?

Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.

Is grass a problem?

That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.

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 booking.

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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