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Fish and chip van hire in Longparish, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Longparish: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Longparish?
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
About our fish and chip van hire in Longparish
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for work Christmas parties and evening wedding food.
Somewhere as small as Longparish, 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. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Towns and villages near Longparish
What else we do in Longparish
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For event organisers in Longparish
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Longparish?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Birthday celebrations
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tell people when the van opens.
Planning a chip van in Longparish
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. People in Longparish book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Longparish Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
We serve events across the SP11 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mill Lane and Southside Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Longparish includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (less than half a mile north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Longparish and across Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Late September evenings in Longparish 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Common questions in Longparish
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Longparish?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Longparish?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
- 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