Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Red Rice events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Red Rice.
- Engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
Planning an event in Red Rice?
Party fish and chip van in Red Rice, cooked to order
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 leaving parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Red Rice, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Red Rice? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Count children separately
- Have a back-up for special diets
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Common questions in Red Rice
How far is Red Rice from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to Red Rice?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Red Rice. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Party venues around Red Rice
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Red Rice, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Red Rice to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station is about 2.6 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Red Rice we cover include Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Schools near Red Rice include Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north-west) and John Hanson Community School (2 miles north)
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Midsummer parties in Red Rice stay bright until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Red Rice hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Red Rice and across Hampshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
Events we cater in Red Rice
It’s a real treat for guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Red Rice book the van for events such as:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
A christening at Church of St Mary the Virgin followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
Also near Red Rice
Other occasions in Red Rice
- 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