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Fish and chip van hire in Oakhanger, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Oakhanger: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Birthday celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Book the van in Oakhanger
Fish and chip van hire in Oakhanger, cooked to order
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We’re often asked to cater festive get-togethers and fish and chip days at care homes, with gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a rural spot like Oakhanger, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan bins near the queue
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Perfect for your event in Oakhanger
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For a fundraiser at a school like Mill Chase Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Oakhanger
We are gathering after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Around midsummer it stays light in Oakhanger until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Oakhanger: venues, parking and local tips
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. In and around Oakhanger, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Oakhanger is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Alton station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. After a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Oakhanger, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in GU35, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Oakhanger, we also cover Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oakhanger include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- 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