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Fish and chip van for parties in Charter Alley, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Charter Alley.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Book the van in Charter Alley
How our party fish and chip van works in Charter Alley
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater leaving parties and get-togethers with old friends.
A country party near Charter Alley is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, it’s light in Charter Alley until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What affects the price in Charter Alley
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Charter Alley
Other occasions in Charter Alley
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Count children separately
- Let your neighbours know
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Charter Alley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Events we cater in Charter Alley
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 3.8 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Charter Alley
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Party venues around Charter Alley
Charter Alley is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. In and around Charter Alley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Charter Alley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
If the day starts at Christ Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Historic houses near Charter Alley include The Vyne (2.6 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Wherever your party is in RG26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Old Chapel Lane, Sand Martin Close and White Hart Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Ramsdell (1 mile west), West Heath (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north-east), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east) and Salters Heath (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
FAQs for Charter Alley
What’s the nearest station to Charter Alley?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you park at our house?
Normally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charter Alley?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Charter Alley
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- 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