Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Borden, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Borden and the surrounding area.
- Christmas parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
Book the van in Borden
Borden: your questions answered
Is Borden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
About our fish and chip van hire in Borden
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include wakes and gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Somewhere like Borden, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Planning a chip van in Borden
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Borden and nearby villages. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Borden to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Borden are Cowdray House (4.4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Borden. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in GU30, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Light matters for evening service: around Borden, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Borden, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Tell us how many children are coming
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Perfect for your event in Borden
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
In Borden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Festive get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden get-togethers
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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