Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hiltingbury
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Hiltingbury.
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
Book the van in Hiltingbury
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
About our fish and chip van hire in Hiltingbury
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For work Christmas parties and company team days, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
A place like Hiltingbury often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Bringing the van to Hiltingbury
Hiltingbury is about 1 mile north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Around Hiltingbury, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hiltingbury Junior School, can book the van as a food stall. If guests are travelling by rail, Chandlers Ford station is about 1 mile away.
Anywhere in SO53, SO52 and SO51, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Pine Road, Beech Road and Common Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chandler's Ford (1 mile south), Allbrook (1 mile south-east), Boyatt Wood (2 miles south-east), Highbridge (2 miles east) and Lord's Wood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Hiltingbury includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hiltingbury include Thornden School (0.9 miles east) and Thornden School (1 mile east)
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Hiltingbury questions
Which station is closest to Hiltingbury?
Chandlers Ford station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St. Martin in the Woods: can you come?
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.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you come to Hiltingbury?
We do. Hiltingbury is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hiltingbury
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- A short menu helps everyone
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put bins and napkins by the van
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Towns and villages near Hiltingbury
Also in Hiltingbury
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Hiltingbury, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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