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Fish and chip van hire in Crofton, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Crofton.
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire for Crofton events
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
About our fish and chip van hire in Crofton
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. For weddings and evening receptions and summer garden parties, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Crofton, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Crofton. Evenings in Crofton stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Crofton
Can you serve near the sea around Crofton?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Crofton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Crofton.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
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.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Perfect for your event in Crofton
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
In Crofton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crofton?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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 typically simpler.
A fish and chip van in Crofton: local details
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. People in Crofton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Crofton to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Churches such as Peel Common Mission Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. PTAs at schools such as Crofton School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Crofton is within about 6 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We cover events in every part of the PO14 and PO13 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Crofton we cover include Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Crofton include Baycroft School (within half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
Planning a fish and chip van in Crofton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Count children separately
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- A short menu helps everyone
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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