Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Arford events
We bring a fish and chip van to Arford and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Arford
How our fish and chip van hire works in Arford
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater work Christmas parties and care home visits.
In a hamlet or village like Arford, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Arford
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Coming by train? Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Fish and chip van hire around Arford
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Arford and the surrounding area. Arford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Arford to Guildford (14 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Holme Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of All Saints, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Arford. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area. From Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Arford include Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Schools near Arford include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Places near Arford
Also in Arford
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evenings in Arford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Arford: your questions answered
How far is Arford from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you come to Arford?
Yes, we do. Arford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens when we hire the van?
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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Arford hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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