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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Penton Grafton events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Penton Grafton and across Hampshire.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Book the van in Penton Grafton
Fish and chip van hire in Penton Grafton, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. For birthday celebrations and summer garden parties, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
For a rural spot like Penton Grafton, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
What affects the price in Penton Grafton
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van in Penton Grafton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Penton Grafton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. By late September, sunset in Penton Grafton is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
A fish and chip van in Penton Grafton: local details
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Penton Grafton is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Penton Grafton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like Harrow Way Community School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penton Grafton include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (under half a mile east)
Where the van can park in Penton Grafton
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Penton Grafton
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Penton Grafton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
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. Send us any allergies in writing.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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