Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Grateley events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Grateley and the surrounding area.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Grateley
Fish and chip van hire in Grateley, cooked to order
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a rural place like Grateley, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
FAQs for Grateley
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Leonard?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Grateley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Grateley: venues, parking and local tips
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Grateley is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Churches such as Church of St Leonard rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Grateley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Grateley
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Count children separately
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
More for events in Grateley
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Grateley?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
These are some of the bookings we take in Grateley and Hampshire:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Grateley Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. By late September, sunset in Grateley is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
- 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