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Fish and chip van hire in Hatherden, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Hatherden.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire in Hatherden
Fish and chip van hire in Hatherden, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve pie and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for care home visits and company team days.
In a rural place like Hatherden, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Fish and chip van hire around Hatherden
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Hatherden, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Hatherden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hatherden to Southampton (24 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hatherden Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Christchurch, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Hatherden includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Hatherden
More for events in Hatherden
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Hatherden
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hatherden
How far is Hatherden from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Hatherden?
Andover station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What is fish and chip van hire?
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.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Evenings in Hatherden stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Perfect for your event in Hatherden
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hatherden, people book us for events such as:
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
- Care home visits
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- 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