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Fish and chip van hire in Newtown, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van across Newtown and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Newtown events
Questions from Newtown
Do you come out to small places like Newtown?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Newtown from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Fish and chip van hire in Newtown, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. Whether it’s gatherings after a funeral and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a rural spot like Newtown, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Newtown
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Fish and chip van hire around Newtown
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Newtown and nearby villages. Newtown is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Newtown to Southampton (11 miles away).
Coming by train? Portchester station, about 4.4 miles south, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Newtown Soberton Infant School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (1 mile north-west)
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Planning an evening event in Newtown? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newtown, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
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 normally simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Newtown
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
Churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Newtown
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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