Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Ibthorpe, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van in Ibthorpe? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Ibthorpe
Fish and chip van hire in Ibthorpe, fried fresh
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and milestone birthday parties.
In a rural place like Ibthorpe, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Late September evenings in Ibthorpe lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Ibthorpe? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can 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 talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins near the queue
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
A fish and chip van in Ibthorpe: local details
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. For events in Ibthorpe, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Ibthorpe is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Within reach of Ibthorpe are historic houses such as Stargroves (4.9 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve events in Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Ibthorpe
Do you come out to small places like Ibthorpe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Ibthorpe from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Events we cater in Ibthorpe
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Company team days
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Larger groups typically 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.
Why Ibthorpe hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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