Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Forton
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Forton.
- Company team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
Book the van in Forton
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Fish and chip van hire in Forton, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and big birthdays, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
In and around Forton, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late September evenings in Forton lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Forton
Other occasions in Forton
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Fish and chip van hire around Forton
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Forton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Forton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Forton to Southampton (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St John the Evangelist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The coast is within about 3 miles of Forton, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We take the van to events all over the PO12 and PO13 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For events just outside Forton, we cover Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Forton includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Forton include St Vincent College (less than half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Trafalgar pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Forton
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Forton and the whole of Hampshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Who books fish and chip van hire in Forton?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
These are some of the bookings we take around Forton:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christmas parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
Questions from Forton
Can you serve near the sea around Forton?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
- 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