Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Fareham
Planning a fish and chip van in Fareham? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire in Fareham
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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 normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Fareham
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In Fareham, drives and parking come in all sizes, and most work with some planning. A hall or club car park is a good fallback. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Fareham
What else we do in Fareham
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light matters for evening service: around Fareham, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van in Fareham: local details
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. For events in Fareham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Fareham to Southampton (10 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Jude's Catholic Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. After a service at St John The Evangelist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about 5 miles of Fareham, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Events anywhere in PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Fareham sits on or near the A27 and A32, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Fareham we cover include Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Fareham has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Fareham Academy (0.5 miles south) and Wykeham House School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Lord Arthur Lee pub (0.7 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Fareham
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Company team days
- Milestone birthday parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Fareham has its own station, Fareham station.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Fareham. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price and the cost guide.
Fareham questions
Which station is closest to Fareham?
Fareham station, in Fareham itself.
We’re gathering after a service at St John The Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Fareham?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What affects the price in Fareham
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- How far we travel
The cost per head generally 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:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
- 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