Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Middleton, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Middleton.
- Care home visits
- Staff lunches and team days
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Middleton?
Middleton questions
How far is Middleton from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can the van come to Middleton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Middleton and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Fish and chip van hire in Middleton, fried fresh
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Whether it is festive get-togethers and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a rural place like Middleton, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tell people when the van opens, so they do not miss out.
Nearby places to Middleton
Other occasions in Middleton
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Evenings in Middleton stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a 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.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Bringing the van to Middleton
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For events in Middleton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. For a fundraiser at a school like Longparish Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Events anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Other places close to Middleton we cover include Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Middleton
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Middleton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
For guests coming by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What affects the price in Middleton
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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