Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hart Plain, Hampshire
Fish and chip van for events in Hart Plain: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Hart Plain
Fish and chip van for events in Hart Plain, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Hart Plain are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Event catering near Hart Plain
Hart Plain is about 1 mile north of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Events in Hart Plain are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hart Plain to Southampton (16 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Rowlands Castle station, about 3.1 miles east, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Hart Plain Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Here we cover the PO8 and PO7 postcode area. Local streets include Milton Road, King's Road and Eagle Avenue; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Cowplain (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hart Plain include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Windmill Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (under half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or PO8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Hart Plain
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hart Plain and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community festivals
- School summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hart Plain Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
Also near Hart Plain
Other occasions in Hart Plain
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer fêtes in Hart Plain have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hart Plain, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Hart Plain hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Hart Plain
What’s the nearest station to Hart Plain?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Hart Plain close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you cover Hart Plain?
Yes, we do. Hart Plain is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Where the van can park in Hart Plain
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A clear route onto the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
- 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