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Fish and chip van hire in Crawley, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Crawley and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Crawley
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event in Crawley. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and company team days.
For a rural spot like Crawley, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Crawley and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
A fish and chip van in Crawley: local details
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Crawley, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Crawley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve events in Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Winnall Moors.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Crawley
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Crawley, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crawley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Events we cater in Crawley
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from Crawley
How far is Crawley from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Crawley?
Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
- 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