Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Tidworth, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Tidworth.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A chip van near Tidworth
Fish and chip van hire in Tidworth, fried fresh
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and fish and chip days at care homes.
In a smaller place like Tidworth, a garden party with the van on the drive is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Tidworth hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Tidworth
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Tidworth, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Tidworth: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Tidworth from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Nearby places to Tidworth
Also in Tidworth
Tidworth: venues, parking and local tips
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. People in Tidworth book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Tidworth to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
We serve events across SP9. From Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You will find Tidworth on the A338 and A3026, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve events in Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tidworth include Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Clarendon Infants' School (under half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Tidworth
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Tidworth and Hampshire:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Wellington Academy, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
- 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