Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Thedden events
Fish and chip van hire in Thedden: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Thedden events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Thedden
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Thedden. Typical bookings include company team days and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips.
In a rural place like Thedden, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning a chip van in Thedden
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Around Thedden, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Thedden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Thedden to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (1 mile west) and Hall Place (1.3 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Coming by train? The nearest station is Alton station, about 2.6 miles east.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Thedden we cover include Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Thedden: your questions answered
How far is Thedden from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Thedden?
Alton station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Thedden?
We do. We serve events in Thedden and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What else we do in Thedden
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Light matters for evening service: around Thedden, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Thedden?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
PTAs at schools such as Amery Hill School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
For event organisers in Thedden
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Thedden
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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