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Fish and chip van hire in St Mary Bourne, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in St Mary Bourne.
- Community events and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
A chip van near St Mary Bourne
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
After service, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Fish and chip van hire in St Mary Bourne, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for weddings and evening receptions and summer garden parties.
In a rural place like St Mary Bourne, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
For event organisers in St Mary Bourne
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
St Mary Bourne: venues, parking and local tips
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in St Mary Bourne come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Mary Bourne Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
For events in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside St Mary Bourne, we also cover Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you’ll find Coronation Arms (under half a mile west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in St Mary Bourne
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in St Mary Bourne and across Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from St Mary Bourne
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is St Mary Bourne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van come to St Mary Bourne?
We do. We serve events in St Mary Bourne and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Evenings in St Mary Bourne stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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