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Fish and chip van hire in Laverstoke, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Laverstoke and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire for Laverstoke events
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Fish and chip van hire in Laverstoke, fried fresh
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We’re frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and big birthdays, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a rural place like Laverstoke, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
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 will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Laverstoke
Can you serve after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Laverstoke?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Laverstoke
More for events in Laverstoke
Planning a chip van in Laverstoke
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Laverstoke to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Laverstoke to Reading (about 20 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Testbourne Community School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at St Nicholas' Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
We serve events across RG28. We can serve an event on streets such as Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Laverstoke, we also cover Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Late September evenings in Laverstoke lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Laverstoke and across Hampshire
Perfect for your event in Laverstoke
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Coming by train? Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- 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