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Fish and chip van hire in East Stratton, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in East Stratton.
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fresh fish and chips in East Stratton
How our fish and chip van hire works in East Stratton
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. For weddings and evening receptions and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like East Stratton, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. 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.
FAQs for East Stratton
Do you come out to small places like East Stratton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a chip van in East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For an event in East Stratton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around East Stratton. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
We serve events across the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Northbrook Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in East Stratton
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion in East Stratton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in East Stratton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in East Stratton
- 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