Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Standford, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Standford and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire in Standford
Where the van can park in Standford
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How our fish and chip van hire works in Standford
There is something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is visits to care homes and day centres and village fêtes and school fairs, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
For a rural spot like Standford, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or GU35 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.
More for events in Standford
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Standford until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Bringing the van to Standford
Standford is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. People in Standford book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Weyford Nursery and Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Churches such as St Mark's Sacred Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Standford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in GU35, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Robin Hood Gardens, Standford Lane and Tulls Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Standford, we also cover Hollywater (1 mile south-west), Deadwater (1 mile north-west), Lindford (1 mile north-west), Headley (1 mile north-east) and Bordon (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Hook (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Standford
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
In Standford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
For guests coming by train, Liphook station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose a fish and chip van in Standford?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Standford. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Standford: your questions answered
Is Standford close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St Mark's Sacred Church?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Standford?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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