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Fish and chip van hire in RG28
We take the van to every part of the RG28 postcode district, which takes in Whitchurch, Freefolk and Laverstoke. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chips across RG28
Places in RG28
Events we cater in RG28
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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About fish and chip van hire in RG28
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Prices in RG28
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in RG28? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Whitchurch
Bookings here are often close to Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch Church of England Primary School and The Red House Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles north.
Chip van hire across RG28
RG28 covers everything from Whitchurch, Freefolk and Laverstoke to 6 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Whitchurch: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of All Hallows, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Around midsummer it stays light in Whitchurch until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Why a fish and chip van works
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In RG28, people book us for occasions like:
- Company team days
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
RG28 questions
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
- 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