Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Stockbridge, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Stockbridge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Stockbridge
Fish and chip van hire in Stockbridge, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event in Stockbridge. We serve haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
In a rural place like Stockbridge, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Stockbridge?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Stockbridge, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Birthday celebrations
- Christmas parties
After a service at Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Stockbridge, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Bringing the van to Stockbridge
Stockbridge is about 7 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. For an event in Stockbridge, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Stockbridge. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Stockbridge to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Stockbridge Primary & Pre-School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in SO20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Old London Road, High Street and New Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Longstock (1 mile north), Leckford (2 miles north-east), Fullerton (3 miles north-east), Cottonworth (3 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Test Valley School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Vine Inn (less than half a mile south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Stockbridge
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
A short menu keeps service quick.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Common questions in Stockbridge
Is Stockbridge close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Also near Stockbridge
Other occasions in Stockbridge
- 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