Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Red Rice events
We bring a fish and chip van across Red Rice and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Red Rice
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Fish and chip van hire in Red Rice, fried fresh
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. For weddings, especially the evening and summer garden parties, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
For a rural spot like Red Rice, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
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. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Red Rice and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Red Rice
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Red Rice?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Red Rice until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Fish and chip van hire around Red Rice
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Red Rice come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Redrice School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Events anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean an event at a home on Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north-west) and John Hanson Community School (2 miles north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Red Rice
Do you come out to small places like Red Rice?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Red Rice close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
- 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