Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Boarhunt, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Boarhunt: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire in Boarhunt
About our fish and chip van hire in Boarhunt
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We are frequently asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and summer garden parties, with gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In a rural place like Boarhunt, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
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.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Boarhunt
What else we do in Boarhunt
Fish and chip van hire around Boarhunt
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. For an event in Boarhunt, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Boarhunt. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cams Hill School, can book the van as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in PO17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. By late September, sunset in Boarhunt is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Boarhunt, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Boarhunt?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Boarhunt and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins near the queue
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put allergy details in writing
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Common questions in Boarhunt
Do you come out to small places like Boarhunt?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Boarhunt?
Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
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.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
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.
Perfect for your event in Boarhunt
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Boarhunt book the van for events such as:
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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