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Fish and chip van hire in Hampshire

We take a fish and chip van to weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes in 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.

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Occasions in Hampshire

Pick a service to see all the towns we cover for it, or find your town in the A to Z below.

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Our fish and chip van hire in Hampshire

Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer get-togethers and village fêtes and school fairs.

We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for.

First, tell us about your event.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.

What it costs in Hampshire

The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.

Why book our van

Classic food your guests already know
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
A van that becomes part of the event
Events across Hampshire

Ask for a quote

We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.

Around Basingstoke

We park up for events around King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, Cranbourne and Eastrop Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east), St Michael's Church (0.5 miles east) and The Costello School (1 mile east). The closest station to Basingstoke is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.

Chip van hire across Hampshire

Across Hampshire, we serve 23 towns and 538 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Basingstoke, Winchester and Gosport to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. The New Forest National Park, the South Downs National Park and the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within easy reach of places across Hampshire, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles. 143 of the places we cover in Hampshire are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Basingstoke: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Michael's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Among the historic houses close to Basingstoke are The Vyne (2.9 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Planning an evening event in Basingstoke? 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.

The menu, dish by dish

Mushy peas

Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.

Pie and chips

Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork.

Questions to ask before booking

How much space the van takes up
If the price includes VAT
Whether there is a minimum
The cancellation terms

DIY versus a fish and chip van

Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.

Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.

Diets, allergies and planning

Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:

Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Confirm allergies by email

Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.

Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.

Planners, venues and businesses

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hampshire? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.

For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.

Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hampshire

How does fish and chip van hire work?

We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.

Which areas do you serve?

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

What does the van need?

Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.

Cod or haddock?

We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.

Do you do anything other than fish?

We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.

Can you cater for allergies?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.

Is the food cooked at the event?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.