Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Andover Down
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Andover Down and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Festive get-togethers
A chip van near Andover Down
Andover Down: venues, parking and local tips
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Andover Down or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Andover Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Andover Down to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. From London Road and The Middleway or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Andover Down, we cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Andover Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Andover Down
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for milestone birthday parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
For a rural spot like Andover Down, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us how many children are coming
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Andover Down
What’s the nearest station to Andover Down?
Andover station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Andover Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Andover Down
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Andover Down?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Festive get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, Andover station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Andover Down. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Andover Down, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Andover Down? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Andover Down
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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