Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for New Alresford events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in New Alresford.
- Garden get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Book the van in New Alresford
Who books fish and chip van hire in New Alresford?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In New Alresford, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
PTAs at schools such as Sun Hill Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
About our fish and chip van hire in New Alresford
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and summer garden parties.
There may be a hall or club near New Alresford if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
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FAQs for New Alresford
How far is New Alresford from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evenings in New Alresford 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in New Alresford
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Alresford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Bringing the van to New Alresford
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from New Alresford to Southampton (15 miles away).
Historic houses near New Alresford include Hinton Ampner House (3 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find New Alresford on the B3046 and B3047, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Alresford include Shutts Copse.
- Schools near New Alresford include Perins School (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Running Horse Public House (under half a mile north)
- 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