Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Itchen Stoke, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Itchen Stoke and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home visits
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book the van in Itchen Stoke
Working with your venue
If you are 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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip van hire in Itchen Stoke, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for staff thank-you lunches and village fêtes and school fairs.
Somewhere like Itchen Stoke, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Events we cater in Itchen Stoke
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.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Among the historic houses close to Itchen Stoke are Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
Questions from Itchen Stoke
Is Itchen Stoke close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Itchen Stoke?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Itchen Stoke?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Itchen Stoke and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
A fish and chip van in Itchen Stoke: local details
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Itchen Stoke is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Itchen Stoke to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Perins School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as St Mary's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
We serve events across the SO24 postcode area. With the B3047 close by, Itchen Stoke is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Itchen Stoke, we cover Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Places near Itchen Stoke
Also in Itchen Stoke
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Itchen Stoke
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Itchen Stoke, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
- 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