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Fish and chip van hire in Rooksdown, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Rooksdown.
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
A chip van near Rooksdown
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Rooksdown
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and festive get-togethers.
Around Rooksdown, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Rooksdown
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Rooksdown book the van for events such as:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Rooksdown include The Vyne (2.2 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Also near Rooksdown
Also in Rooksdown
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or RG24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. By late September, sunset in Rooksdown is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Rooksdown: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Rooksdown?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at The Good Shepherd: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you come to Rooksdown?
We do. We serve events in Rooksdown and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Rooksdown: venues, parking and local tips
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. People in Rooksdown book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Rooksdown to Reading (13 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Fort Hill Community School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Good Shepherd, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Wherever your event is in RG24, RG23 and RG26, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (less than half a mile south). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Rooksdown include Winklebury Infant School (0.8 miles south)
- 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