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Fish and chip van hire in Ashton, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Ashton.
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays
A chip van near Ashton
Fish and chip van hire in Ashton, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and gatherings after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In a small place like Ashton, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ashton
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late September evenings in Ashton lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Perfect for your event in Ashton
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
For a fundraiser at a school like Bishops Waltham Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What else we do in Ashton
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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 Ashton
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. In and around Ashton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Coming by train? Botley station is about 4 miles away. Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
For events in SO32, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Close by, we cover events in Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Common questions in Ashton
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Ashton?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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