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Fish and chip van hire in SO32

A mobile fish and chip van across SO32, from Bishop's Waltham, Boorley Green and Swanmore. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.

Fish and chips across SO32

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Fish and chip van hire across SO32

If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Typical bookings include big birthdays and staff lunches and team days, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and pie and chips.

If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event.

  1. We start with a few details about your event.
  2. We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
  3. We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
  4. On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
  5. Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.

Cost

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

Why book our van

  • Nothing for you to cook or clear
  • Classic food your guests already know
  • All the chip-shop extras
  • No surprises in your quote

Getting a price

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Local landmarks in Bishop's Waltham

We park up for events around The Crown Hotel, Bishop's Waltham Junior School and Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.

A fish and chip van across SO32: what to know

There are 3 towns and 23 villages and hamlets in SO32, so whether your event is in Winchester, Bishop's Waltham and Boorley Green or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.

Bishop's Waltham: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bishop's Waltham Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. By late September, sunset in Bishop's Waltham is around 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.

Looking after everyone

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:

  • Put allergy details in writing
  • Collect allergies with your RSVPs
  • Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
  • Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early

Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.

A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.

Before you choose a spot

We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:

  • A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
  • Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
  • Lighting nearby for evening events

Takeaway run or book a van?

Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.

For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in SO32.

Questions to ask before booking

  • What the van needs: space, access, power
  • How allergens are handled
  • The cancellation terms
  • How late numbers can change

How we price a fish and chip van

Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:

  • The minimum booking
  • Parking and the way in
  • The length of service
  • The date and time of year

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.

What to tell us

You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:

  • Anything awkward about the way in
  • The date and time of the event
  • Where the event is
  • A picture of the parking spot

Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.

SO32 questions

Can the van park on grass?

Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.

Do you bring everything you need?

We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.

Do you have allergen information?

Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.

Do you fry it on site?

It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.

Do you do anything other than fish?

Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.

How far ahead should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.

  • 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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