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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Maybush events
We bring a fish and chip van to Maybush and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Planning an event in Maybush?
FAQs for Maybush
We’re gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Maybush
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and care home visits, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
Around Maybush, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we will plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Maybush (SO16, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van in Maybush? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Maybush?
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Maybush hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Maybush and across Southampton
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Planning an evening event in Maybush? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
A fish and chip van in Maybush: local details
Maybush is about 3 miles east of Totton, in Southampton. Maybush is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Newlands Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Coming by train? Redbridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Maybush is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Maybush is within about 4 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16 and SO15, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Maybush we cover include Coxford (1 mile north-east), Hillyfields (1 mile north-west), Regents Park (1 mile south-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east) and Millbrook (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Western Community Hospital (under half a mile south). The countryside around Maybush includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Millbrook Community School (under half a mile north-west) and Regents Park Community College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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