Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Cufaude events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Cufaude. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Cufaude?
Who books fish and chip van hire in Cufaude?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion in Cufaude, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Vyne Chapel, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Fish and chip van hire in Cufaude, fried fresh
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and festive get-togethers, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a rural place like Cufaude, 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 will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
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How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or RG26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Cufaude, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, tell us 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Cufaude questions
We’re gathering after a service at The Vyne Chapel: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Cufaude?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Planning a chip van in Cufaude
Cufaude is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Cufaude or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bramley Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Historic houses near Cufaude include The Vyne (0.9 miles west) and Stratfield Saye House (4 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in Bramley (1 mile north), Bramley Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (2 miles east), Sherfield on Loddon (2 miles east) and Three Ashes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (13 miles east), Fleet (10 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (3.1 miles south) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Cufaude includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cufaude
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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