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Fish and chip van hire in Newfound, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Newfound.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
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Perfect for your event in Newfound
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
For a fundraiser at a school like Oakley Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Fish and chip van hire in Newfound, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and weddings and evening receptions.
For a rural spot like Newfound, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Late September evenings in Newfound lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Newfound
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Towns and villages near Newfound
Other occasions in Newfound
Newfound: venues, parking and local tips
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Across the RG23 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Newfound is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. After a service at St John's, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Here we cover the RG23 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Newfound, we also cover Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (within half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Newfound
Can you serve after a service at St John's?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Newfound too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Newfound?
We do. We serve events in Newfound and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
- 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