Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Perham Down
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Perham Down. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire in Perham Down
Perham Down questions
Do you come out to small places like Perham Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Perham Down close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Perham Down
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. We are often asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In a small place like Perham Down, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Perham Down?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. In Perham Down, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Perham Down? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Bringing the van to Perham Down
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Perham Down, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Perham Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Grateley station is about 4.9 miles away. Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Events anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Perham Down include Quarley Hill.
Where the van can park in Perham Down
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Perham Down
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Perfect for your event in Perham Down
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Wellington Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Places near Perham Down
What else we do in Perham Down
- 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