Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Chilbolton events
We bring a fish and chip van to Chilbolton and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Work Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Chilbolton
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Chilbolton. For village fêtes and school fairs and work Christmas parties, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
For a rural spot like Chilbolton, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Planning an evening event in Chilbolton? 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and 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.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Chilbolton
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chilbolton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
If guests are travelling by rail, Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
Bringing the van to Chilbolton
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Chilbolton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Chilbolton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wherwell Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at Church of St Mary the Less, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
We serve events across SO20 and the streets around it. From Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Chilbolton, we also cover Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include Abbots Mitre pub (under half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Questions from Chilbolton
Is Chilbolton close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Longstock Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Chilbolton?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover 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