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Fish and chip van hire in Aldershot, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van across Aldershot and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
Planning an event in Aldershot?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Aldershot
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Whether it’s staff lunches and team days and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Drives in Aldershot range from short to sweeping, and most work with some planning. A hall or club car park is a good fallback. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count children separately
After service, we pack up.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Planning a chip van in Aldershot
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Aldershot and nearby villages. Aldershot is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Aldershot are Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Wanborough Manor (4.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Parks such as Princes Gardens generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Events anywhere in GU11 and GU12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event at a home on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Aldershot is on the A323 and A325, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fleet Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Aldershot includes Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Aldershot include All Hallows Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (0.7 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.4 miles south-east)
How it works
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. Planning an evening event in Aldershot? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Occasions we serve in Aldershot
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Staff lunches and team days
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Talavera Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Questions from Aldershot
Is Aldershot close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Aldershot?
Aldershot has its own station: Aldershot station.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Aldershot. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Aldershot
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Aldershot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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