Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Great Shoddesden, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Great Shoddesden.
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire in Great Shoddesden
How our fish and chip van hire works in Great Shoddesden
There is 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. Popular choices include curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday celebrations and care home visits.
Somewhere like Great Shoddesden, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Bringing the van to Great Shoddesden
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Great Shoddesden, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south.
We serve events across the SP11 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve events in Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Where the van can park in Great Shoddesden
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Great Shoddesden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Great Shoddesden hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Great Shoddesden and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. By late September, sunset in Great Shoddesden is around 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Great Shoddesden
Is Great Shoddesden close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Great Shoddesden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Nearby places to Great Shoddesden
What else we do in Great Shoddesden
Who books fish and chip van hire in Great Shoddesden?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Great Shoddesden:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ludgershall Castle Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- 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