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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Penton Mewsey
Looking for a fish and chip van in Penton Mewsey? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire for Penton Mewsey events
Fish and chip van hire in Penton Mewsey, 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. We’re often asked to cater birthday celebrations and fish and chip days at care homes, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Penton Mewsey, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Events we cater in Penton Mewsey
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
These are some of the bookings we take around Penton Mewsey:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Company team days
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Penton Mewsey
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Penton Mewsey too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. People in Penton Mewsey book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Penton Mewsey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Harrow Way Community School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of SP11 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Penton Mewsey, we also cover Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-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).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (under half a mile south)
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Penton Mewsey, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Penton Mewsey? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Penton Mewsey and across Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Penton Mewsey
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Count children separately
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue 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