Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Kimpton events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Kimpton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Work Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Book the van in Kimpton
Fish and chip van hire in Kimpton, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Kimpton. For weddings and evening receptions and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Kimpton, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Kimpton questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Kimpton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
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.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Places near Kimpton
Other occasions in Kimpton
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tell people when the van opens.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Kimpton?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
In Kimpton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Kimpton
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Kimpton and the whole of Hampshire
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
For event organisers in Kimpton
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Kimpton: venues, parking and local tips
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Kimpton or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Kimpton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south.
We serve events across the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Kimpton include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Kimpton, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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- 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