Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Wells-in-the-Field events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Wells-in-the-Field.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Wells-in-the-Field
How our party fish and chip van works in Wells-in-the-Field
For children, there is sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. We’re often asked to cater family parties with children and anniversaries and engagement parties, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Wells-in-the-Field, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
For event organisers in Wells-in-the-Field
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Midsummer parties in Wells-in-the-Field stay bright 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 share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Parties in Wells-in-the-Field: homes, halls and local tips
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Wells-in-the-Field, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Nicholas' Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in RG28, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Priory Lane and London Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For parties just outside Wells-in-the-Field, we cover Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Local schools include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Wells-in-the-Field
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose party fish and chip van in Wells-in-the-Field?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Street parties
- Garden get-togethers
Guests arriving by train should know that Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Wells-in-the-Field: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Wells-in-the-Field too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let your neighbours know
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ensure the van can park legally
It is worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
- 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