Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Shalden Green, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Shalden Green.
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
Party fish and chip van in Shalden Green
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shalden Green? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Party fish and chip van in Shalden Green, cooked to order
For children, there is sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Whether it is naming days and christenings and street parties and neighbourhood events, we will put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Shalden Green, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Events we cater in Shalden Green
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
Whatever the occasion in Shalden Green, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Shalden Green are Hall Place (3.1 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (3.4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Shalden Green parties: what to know
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shalden Green and nearby villages. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Shalden Green to Reading (about 18 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Alton station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Parties anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Shalden Green, we also cover Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Shalden Green include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Shalden Green, 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.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book our van in Shalden Green
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What else we do in Shalden Green
Questions from Shalden Green
Is Shalden Green close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Shalden Green?
Alton station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Let your neighbours know
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A picture of the parking spot helps
After service, we pack up.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
- 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