Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Sherfield on Loddon events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Sherfield on Loddon. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book the van in Sherfield on Loddon
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Fish and chip van hire in Sherfield on Loddon, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We’re frequently asked to cater staff lunches and team days and milestone birthday parties, with mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Sherfield on Loddon, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Around midsummer it stays light in Sherfield on Loddon until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Planning a chip van in Sherfield on Loddon
Sherfield on Loddon is about 5 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For an event in Sherfield on Loddon, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Sherfield on Loddon. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St. Leonard, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
We serve events across the RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bramley Road, Reading Road and Greenway, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Spanish Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (1 mile south), Bramley Green (1 mile north-west), Hartley Wespall (1 mile east) and Bramley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Basing House (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Sherfield on Loddon include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local pubs include The Four Horseshoes Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Sherfield on Loddon
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Sherfield on Loddon
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Community events and fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Sherfield on Loddon include Stratfield Saye House (2.6 miles north-east) and The Vyne (2.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sherfield on Loddon?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Sherfield on Loddon and across Hampshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
Where the van can park in Sherfield on Loddon
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Places near Sherfield on Loddon
More for events in Sherfield on Loddon
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Sherfield on Loddon questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St. Leonard?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Sherfield on Loddon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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