Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Totford, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van across Totford and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Totford?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Totford
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Totford, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Events we cater in Totford
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Christmas parties
- Company team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
Churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Totford: venues, parking and local tips
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO24 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Totford to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Coming by train? Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We serve events across SO24 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Totford, we also cover Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Totford
How far is Totford from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, 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.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening event in Totford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Confirm allergies by email
- A short menu helps everyone
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Totford
What else we do in Totford
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- 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