Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in SO30
We serve all of the SO30 postcode district, which takes in Hedge End, West End and Botley. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Fish and chip van hire in SO30
Towns and villages in SO30
Events we cater in SO30
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Our fish and chip van hire in SO30
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. We serve mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and care home visits.
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Prices in SO30
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Around Hedge End
We park up for events around Wildern School, Church of St John the Evangelist and Shamblehurst Primary School and the streets around them. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Chip van hire across SO30
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in SO30, so the setting can be anything from Eastleigh, Hedge End and West End to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. 10 of the places we cover in SO30 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.
Hedge End: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Shamblehurst Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to Hedge End are South Stoneham House (3.5 miles north-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Evenings in Hedge End 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.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
For event organisers in SO30
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Events we cater in SO30
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Visits to care homes and day centres
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
SO30 questions
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
- 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