Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Bishop's Waltham events
We bring a fish and chip van across Bishop's Waltham and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Bishop's Waltham
How our fish and chip van hire works in Bishop's Waltham
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For staff lunches and team days and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips and more.
There may be a hall or club near Bishop's Waltham if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Evenings in Bishop's Waltham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
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. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
Bishop's Waltham: venues, parking and local tips
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. People in Bishop's Waltham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bishop's Waltham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Bishop's Waltham Junior School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Bishop's Waltham sits on or near the B2177 and B3035, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (under half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in Bishop's Waltham
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bishop's Waltham
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Bishop's Waltham
Which station is closest to Bishop's Waltham?
Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you come to Bishop's Waltham?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bishop's Waltham and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Bishop's Waltham
Other occasions in Bishop's Waltham
- 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