Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Botley, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Botley.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Botley
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Botley
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
In a smaller place like Botley, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Botley questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve near the sea around Botley?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Botley?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Planning an evening event in Botley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Nearby places to Botley
Other occasions in Botley
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Who books fish and chip van hire in Botley?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Botley:
- Christmas parties
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
After a service at Church of All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
Botley: venues, parking and local tips
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Botley, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire.
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 0.8 miles east. The coast is within about 5 miles of Botley, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We serve events across the SO30 postcode area. From High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A334, Botley is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Botley includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (within half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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