Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Charlwood, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Charlwood.
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book the van in Charlwood
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Charlwood
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re frequently asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and staff thank-you lunches, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a rural place like Charlwood, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
DIY versus a fish and chip 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 typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Planning an evening event in Charlwood? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Charlwood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Charlwood
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Charlwood
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Bringing the van to Charlwood
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For events in Charlwood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Charlwood to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Within reach of Charlwood are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Charlwood. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in SO24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Charlwood we cover include Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charlwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Common questions in Charlwood
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Charlwood close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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