Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Bordon, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Bordon.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Bordon
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Count children separately
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Bordon
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and birthday celebrations, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a place the size of Bordon, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Planning a chip van in Bordon
Bordon is about 10 miles south-west of Aldershot, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bordon. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 4.1 miles south-east. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Mark's Sacred Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Bordon is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in GU35, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Cobbett Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A325 and B3002 close by, Bordon is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Bordon, we cover Pinewood Village (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile east), Whitehill (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile north-east) and Hollywater (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.6 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.6 miles east)
Towns and villages near Bordon
More for events in Bordon
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Bordon
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Bordon
Is Bordon close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Bordon?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Events we cater in Bordon
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Bordon book the van for events such as:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bordon Infant School, can book the van as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Bordon, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Bordon hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- 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