Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Great Shoddesden, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Great Shoddesden and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Planning an event in Great Shoddesden?
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Great Shoddesden, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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About our party fish and chip van in Great Shoddesden
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. For family parties with children and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Country parties near Great Shoddesden suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Hosting a chip van party in Great Shoddesden
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Great Shoddesden and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Close by, we cover parties in Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Great Shoddesden include Quarley Hill.
- Schools near Great Shoddesden include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Great Shoddesden
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Show us where the van would go
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Questions from Great Shoddesden
What’s the nearest station to Great Shoddesden?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
How far is Great Shoddesden from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Let us know numbers and ages.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Great Shoddesden.
Do you cover Great Shoddesden?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Great Shoddesden and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Nearby places to Great Shoddesden
What else we do in Great Shoddesden
- 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