Fish and chip van hire, fried fresh at your event · London and the South East

Hampshire · England

Fish and chip van hire in SO24

Hosting a party in SO24? We serve New Alresford, Ropley and Bishop's Sutton and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.

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About fish and chip van hire in SO24

Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and milestone birthday parties.

The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready.

  1. Send us your date, numbers and address.
  2. We check access for the van and quote.
  3. We arrive in good time to set up.
  4. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
  5. Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

Pricing in SO24

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.

Why book with us

  • We cover SO24 and the whole of Hampshire
  • The queue at the hatch gets people talking
  • Nothing for you to cook or clear
  • Fried fresh, not kept warm

How to get a price

We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.

Around New Alresford

In New Alresford, that can mean an event near Church of St John the Baptist, The Running Horse Public House and Perins School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse.

A fish and chip van across SO24: what to know

SO24 covers everything from New Alresford, Ropley and Bishop's Sutton to 23 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.

New Alresford: For a fundraiser at a school like Sun Hill Junior School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Historic houses near New Alresford include Hinton Ampner House (3 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Light matters for evening service: around New Alresford, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.

Allergies and dietary needs

Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:

  • Plan bins near the queue
  • Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
  • Fewer choices mean faster service
  • Count children separately

Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.

Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.

What your quote should include

  • What the price includes, item by item
  • How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
  • Whether there is a minimum
  • Allergen information for each item

DIY versus a fish and chip van

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.

How we price a fish and chip van

The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:

  • The minimum booking
  • The length of service
  • The number of meals
  • Access and parking

Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.

What we need to know

We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:

  • Dietary needs, with numbers
  • The date and time of the event
  • How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
  • Where you’d like the van to go

Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.

Space, access and the venue

Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:

  • A short walk from the party
  • The site’s agreement to a catering van
  • Access wide and high enough for the van

FAQs for SO24

What do we need to supply?

Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.

Can you cater for 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.

Is the fish gluten-free?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.

Is fish and chips enough as a meal?

It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.

Is everything cooked fresh?

Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.

What areas do you cover?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

  • 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

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