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Fish and chip van for parties in Kimpton, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Kimpton.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Children’s parties
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van in Kimpton
How our party fish and chip van works in Kimpton
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and christenings and naming days, with gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Kimpton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Kimpton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Kimpton?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Kimpton?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kimpton?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Kimpton
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Kimpton
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing or the cost guide.
More for events in Kimpton
Occasions we serve in Kimpton
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Children’s parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Show us where the van would go
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ensure the van can park legally
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In Kimpton, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
What affects the price in Kimpton
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Hosting a chip van party in Kimpton
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Kimpton as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Kimpton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kimpton to Southampton (23 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Wherever your party is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a party on streets such as Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Kimpton, we also cover Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Kimpton includes Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- 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