Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ovington
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Ovington.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Ovington
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Ovington until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
How our fish and chip van hire works in Ovington
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Popular choices include haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for fish and chip days at care homes and christmas parties.
In a rural place like Ovington, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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Where the van can park in Ovington
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
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 Ovington
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 typically simpler.
Ovington: your questions answered
Is Ovington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ovington.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you come to Ovington?
We do. We serve events in Ovington and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or SO24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Ovington
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Ovington?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festive get-togethers
After a service at Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Fish and chip van hire around Ovington
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Events in Ovington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ovington to Southampton (14 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Perins School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Ovington are Hinton Ampner House (3.4 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Anywhere in SO24, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Ovington, we also cover Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include The Bush Inn (under half a mile north)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
- 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