Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Smannell events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Smannell? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book the van in Smannell
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Light matters for evening service: around Smannell, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Smannell, and we will check the date and send a price.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Smannell
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and care home visits, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Somewhere like Smannell, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Towns and villages near Smannell
What else we do in Smannell
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- We cover Smannell and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Fewer choices mean faster service
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Bringing the van to Smannell
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Smannell will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Smannell is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Smannell to Southampton (22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
For events in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Stoke Road and Smannell Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Smannell include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Smannell include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
Smannell: your questions answered
Is Smannell close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Smannell?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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