Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in RG26
Planning an event in RG26? We serve Tadley, Bramley and Bramley Green and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chips across RG26
Towns and villages in RG26
- Tadley
- Bramley
- Bramley Green
- Heath End
- Pamber Heath
- Baughurst
- Inhurst
- West Heath
- Charter Alley
- Monk Sherborne
- Ramsdell
- Little London
- Pamber End
- Cufaude
- Hannington
- Pamber Green
- Salters Heath
- Wolverton Common
- Axmansford
- Townsend
- Wolverton
- Ibworth
- Rooksdown
Events we cater in RG26
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Hampshire
All places in Hampshire
Areas we cover
How fish and chip van hire works in RG26
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and staff lunches and team days, serving gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
What it costs in RG26
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Local landmarks in Tadley
Locally, our bookings take us close to The Falcon pub, Bishopswood Junior School and Saint Mary's Church. Also close by are The Hurst School (1.4 miles west) and The Hurst School (1.4 miles west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Midgham station, about 3.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.2 miles south) and Calleva Museum (1.9 miles east).
Chip van hire across RG26
From Tadley, Rooksdown and Bramley to 20 villages and hamlets, bookings across RG26 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Tadley: For a fundraiser at a school like Bishopswood Junior School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Tadley are The Vyne (4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Planning an evening event in Tadley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in RG26
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from RG26
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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