Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Kempshott
We bring a fish and chip van to Kempshott and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Summer garden parties
- Staff lunches and team days
Book the van in Kempshott
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Kempshott, cooked to order
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations.
A place like Kempshott often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; the van can work at any of them, with permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Places near Kempshott
What else we do in Kempshott
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kempshott
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Kempshott? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Kempshott: venues, parking and local tips
Kempshott is about 2 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Across the RG22 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Kempshott is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kempshott to Reading (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. After a service at Saint Mark's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Wherever your event is in RG22 and RG23, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Roman Road, Aster Road and Osprey Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Kempshott, we cover Buckskin (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south-east), Worting (1 mile north), Brighton Hill (1 mile east) and South Ham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Willis Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and The Malls (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Kempshott include Coppice Spring School (0.9 miles east) and Brighton Hill Community School (1.1 miles east)
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Kempshott
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Kempshott and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Planning an evening event in Kempshott? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Kempshott, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Kempshott: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Kempshott?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Kempshott from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Occasions we serve in Kempshott
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
In Kempshott and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Kempshott Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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