Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Hinton Ampner, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Hinton Ampner and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book the van in Hinton Ampner
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Party fish and chip van in Hinton Ampner, cooked to order
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, once the council has agreed the road closure. We are often asked to cater naming days and christenings and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips.
Country parties near Hinton Ampner suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Towns and villages near Hinton Ampner
Other occasions in Hinton Ampner
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Questions from Hinton Ampner
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Hinton Ampner from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Will the van fit on our drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Hosting a chip van party in Hinton Ampner
Hinton Ampner is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Hinton Ampner, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Within reach of Hinton Ampner are historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House (within half a mile south). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
We cover parties in every part of SO24 and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as Petersfield Road and Hinton Hill, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Cheriton (1 mile west), Bramdean (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north) and New Alresford (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
After service, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. A summer party in Hinton Ampner stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hinton Ampner, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Occasions we serve in Hinton Ampner
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it’s fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Hinton Ampner
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
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
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and 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