Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Cliddesden, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Cliddesden and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Cliddesden
How our fish and chip van hire works in Cliddesden
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Cliddesden. We’re often asked to cater birthday celebrations and christmas parties, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and pie and chips.
In a rural place like Cliddesden, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
A fish and chip van in Cliddesden: local details
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Cliddesden or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Cliddesden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Basingstoke station is about 2.2 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cliddesden Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Cliddesden, we cover Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Open spaces near Cliddesden include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Cliddesden include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Cliddesden
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Cliddesden? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Around midsummer it stays light in Cliddesden until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Events we cater in Cliddesden
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of using Hackwood Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Cliddesden questions
How far is Cliddesden from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Cliddesden too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why Cliddesden hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Cliddesden
Other occasions in Cliddesden
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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