Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Littleton, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Littleton.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Littleton
How our fish and chip van hire works in Littleton
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Whether it is christmas parties and village fêtes and school fairs, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere as small as Littleton, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Planning a chip van in Littleton
Littleton is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. People in Littleton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Catherine, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Anywhere in SO22, we can bring the van to you. From Rutledge Drive, Fyfield Way and Hilden Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Littleton, we also cover Harestock (1 mile south-east), Weeke (1 mile south-east), Sparsholt (1 mile south-west), Westley (2 miles west) and Abbotts Barton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Also near Littleton
More for events in Littleton
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Perfect for your event in Littleton
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Littleton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Care home visits
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
PTAs at schools such as Harestock Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Littleton
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Littleton questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Catherine: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Littleton?
Winchester station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Littleton.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Littleton
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put bins and napkins by the van
A short menu keeps service quick.
Tell people when the van opens.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Late September evenings in Littleton lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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