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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hampshire

Covering 683 places across Hampshire for fish and chip van hire, fried fresh to order, at the time you choose.

Fish and Chip Van Hire across Hampshire

Fish and chip van hire in every part of Hampshire

Mobile fish and chip van hire, with fish and chips fried fresh at your event. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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About fish and chip van hire in Hampshire

Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We are frequently asked to cater care home visits and weddings, especially the evening, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.

We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat.

Send us your date, numbers and address.
We check the route in and send a price.
We arrive in good time to set up.
Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

Cost

Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.

Why book with us

Served hot, straight from the hatch
Something for guests to gather round
A menu almost everyone likes
Fried fresh, not kept warm

Getting a price

Planning a fish and chip van in Hampshire? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.

Local landmarks in Basingstoke

Locally, our bookings take us close to King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, Cranbourne and Eastrop Park, among other places. You’ll also find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east), St Michael's Church (0.5 miles east) and The Costello School (1 mile east). Basingstoke’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.

Fish and chip van hire in Hampshire: local guide

Hampshire covers everything from Basingstoke, Winchester and Gosport to 538 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. 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. Around 143 places in Hampshire are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Basingstoke: For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (2.9 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Late September evenings in Basingstoke lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.

What comes out of the fryer

Curry sauce

Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.

Pie and chips

For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.

Occasions we serve in Hampshire

Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.

A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hampshire book the van for events such as:

Care home visits
Weddings, especially the evening
Wakes and celebrations of life
Big birthdays

What affects the price in Hampshire

Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:

Numbers
Cod, haddock or both
The date and time of year
Access and parking

Larger groups typically cost less per head, 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

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

Allergies and diets you know about
The date and time of the event
Where the event is
Where you’d like the van to go

It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.

Planning the van’s spot

Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:

A lit spot if service runs after dark
A route in without tight gates or low branches
The site’s agreement to a catering van

A fish and chip van or other catering?

A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over.

Comparing caterers

A clear list of what’s included
If the price includes VAT
When payment is due
When final numbers are due

Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hampshire

What about guests who don’t eat fish?

Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.

Do you take everything away?

We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.

What is fish and chip van hire?

The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.

Is everything cooked fresh?

Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.

Is a chip van good for a large crowd?

It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.

Which areas do you serve?

We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.

Is it a full meal?

It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.