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Fish and chip van hire in Little Hoddington, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Little Hoddington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Evening wedding food
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fresh fish and chips in Little Hoddington
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Fish and chip van hire in Little Hoddington, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are haddock and chips, curry sauce and gravy, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and staff lunches and team days.
In a rural place like Little Hoddington, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Where the van can park in Little Hoddington
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Little Hoddington
What’s the nearest station to Little Hoddington?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Little Hoddington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Little Hoddington?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Fish and chip van hire around Little Hoddington
Little Hoddington is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Little Hoddington is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Little Hoddington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Wherever your event is in RG25, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Bidden Road, South Hill and Meadowside or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Little Hoddington, we cover Bidden (1 mile east), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Greywell (2 miles north-east), Up Nately (2 miles north) and Long Sutton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Odiham Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hoddington Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Little Hoddington hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Little Hoddington and across Hampshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Little Hoddington?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
In Little Hoddington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 3.7 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Towns and villages near Little Hoddington
More for events in Little Hoddington
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Planning an evening event in Little Hoddington? 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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