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Fish and chip van for parties in Thedden, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Thedden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family parties with children
- Retirement parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Thedden?
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. 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. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Thedden
- Events in Thedden and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
How our party fish and chip van works in Thedden
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood events, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Country parties near Thedden suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Thedden, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Thedden parties: what to know
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Thedden to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Thedden are Bentworth Hall (1 mile west) and Hall Place (1.3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St Peter's, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Parties anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover parties in Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Thedden questions
Which station is closest to Thedden?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Thedden from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Thedden.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What else we do in Thedden
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
It’s worth telling the neighbours.
A few lights around the van look great.
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:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Thedden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. 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 will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Thedden
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. It is also a bit of fun.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Thedden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
For party guests on the train, Alton station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- 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