Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for South Ham events
Planning a fish and chip van in South Ham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Evening wedding food
- Company team days
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for South Ham events
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
About our fish and chip van hire in South Ham
We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re often asked to cater festive get-togethers and staff lunches and team days, with pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
For a place the size of South Ham, your own drive is often the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Occasions we serve in South Ham
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in South Ham book the van for occasions like:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (3.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
South Ham: your questions answered
Can the van park in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is South Ham close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
What affects the price in South Ham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why South Ham hosts choose us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in South Ham and across Hampshire
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Evening events need a little planning for light: in South Ham, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van in South Ham: local details
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of South Ham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from South Ham to Reading (14 miles away).
Thinking of using Eastrop Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of the RG22, RG21 and RG23 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside South Ham, we cover Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). The countryside around South Ham includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Aldworth School (less than half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
- 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