Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Appleshaw, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Appleshaw. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near Appleshaw
How we price a fish and chip van
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Appleshaw, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For work Christmas parties and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce and more.
Somewhere like Appleshaw, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
FAQs for Appleshaw
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter in the Wood?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Appleshaw?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning a chip van in Appleshaw
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Appleshaw come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Peter in the Wood rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre.
We cover events in every part of the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Greensey and West Park, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Appleshaw include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Appleshaw
What else we do in Appleshaw
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Appleshaw?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Appleshaw, people book us for events such as:
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
PTAs at schools such as Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Appleshaw
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Appleshaw and across Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening event in Appleshaw? 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.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- 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