Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wells-in-the-Field
Looking for a fish and chip van in Wells-in-the-Field? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Festive get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Wells-in-the-Field
Fish and chip van hire in Wells-in-the-Field, cooked to order
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and christmas parties, with gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as Wells-in-the-Field, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Count children separately
- A short menu helps everyone
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Wells-in-the-Field, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Places near Wells-in-the-Field
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wells-in-the-Field: your questions answered
How far is Wells-in-the-Field from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Wells-in-the-Field?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Fish and chip van hire around Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wells-in-the-Field and nearby villages. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wells-in-the-Field to Reading (21 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west, is the nearest station. Churches such as St Nicholas' Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Anywhere in RG28, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Priory Lane and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Wells-in-the-Field we cover include Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Schools near Wells-in-the-Field include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Events we cater in Wells-in-the-Field
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Care home visits
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
PTAs at schools such as Whitchurch Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- 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