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Fish and chip van hire in Easton, 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 Easton.
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Fish and chip van hire in Easton
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Easton
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. We are frequently asked to cater festive get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a hamlet or village like Easton, 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, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Evenings in Easton stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Easton?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Easton hosts choose us
- Events in Easton and across Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planning a chip van in Easton
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Easton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. PTAs at schools such as Peter Symonds College frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We cover events in every part of the SO21 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Easton includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Easton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Easton
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Easton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Easton
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Easton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
- 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