Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Monkwood
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Monkwood and across Hampshire.
- Company team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
Book the van in Monkwood
How our fish and chip van hire works in Monkwood
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Somewhere like Monkwood, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Monkwood
What else we do in Monkwood
Monkwood: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Monkwood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Monkwood Mission Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- A short menu helps everyone
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Around midsummer it stays light in Monkwood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Monkwood
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Bringing the van to Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Monkwood is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Monkwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
After a service at Monkwood Mission Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Monkwood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically 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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Monkwood?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Monkwood book the van for events such as:
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.8 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- 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