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Party Fish and Chip Van for Little Hoddington events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Little Hoddington.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van in Little Hoddington
Common questions in Little Hoddington
How far is Little Hoddington from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Little Hoddington?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Can the van park on my drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
What do children eat?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Little Hoddington
For children, there is sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. Whether it is milestone birthdays and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
In a small place like Little Hoddington, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Events we cater in Little Hoddington
You don’t need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
These are some of the bookings we take in Little Hoddington and Hampshire:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
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.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Little Hoddington
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Little Hoddington
Also in Little Hoddington
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, it is light in Little Hoddington until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear 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.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Hosting a chip van party in Little Hoddington
Little Hoddington is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a party in Little Hoddington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Little Hoddington to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hook station, about 3.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your party is in RG25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bidden Road, South Hill and Meadowside or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover parties in Bidden (1 mile east), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Greywell (2 miles north-east), Up Nately (2 miles north) and Long Sutton (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hoddington Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- 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