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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Alton events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Alton and across Hampshire.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Alton events
Fish and chip van hire in Alton, fried fresh
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Typical bookings include weddings, especially the evening and company team days, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In Alton, drives and parking come in all sizes, and most can take the van with a little planning. A hall or club car park is a good fallback. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Common questions in Alton
What’s the nearest station to Alton?
Alton station, in Alton itself.
How far is Alton from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Alton.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Alton?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Historic houses near Alton include Bentworth Hall (3.2 miles west) and Hall Place (3.4 miles west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Count children separately
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Fish and chip van hire around Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Alton is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Alton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Alton to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Coming by train? Alton station is in Alton itself.
For events in GU34, we just need to know where the van can park. From High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Alton sits on or near the A339 and B3004, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Alton includes Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (less than half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (under half a mile south-east)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Alton, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Alton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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