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Fish and chip van for parties in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Vernham Dean and across Hampshire.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van in Vernham Dean
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Party fish and chip van in Vernham Dean, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. For anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement parties, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Vernham Dean, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Perfect for your party in Vernham Dean
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Party venues around Vernham Dean
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Vernham Dean or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 25 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bulpits Hill and Back Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
The countryside around Vernham Dean includes Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (under half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
A chip van compared with other options
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Vernham Dean
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
FAQs for Vernham Dean
How far is Vernham Dean from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Is Vernham Dean too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you come to Vernham Dean?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Vernham Dean and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Other occasions in Vernham Dean
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Autumn and winter parties in Vernham Dean get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Vernham Dean
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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