Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Crookham Village
Fish and chip van hire in Crookham Village: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
Fish and chip van hire for Crookham Village events
About our fish and chip van hire in Crookham Village
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and weddings and evening receptions.
In a hamlet or village like Crookham Village, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Common questions in Crookham Village
Do you come out to small places like Crookham Village?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Crookham Village from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can the van come to Crookham Village?
We do. We serve events in Crookham Village and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Towns and villages near Crookham Village
Other occasions in Crookham Village
A fish and chip van or other catering?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. There is 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.
Why Crookham Village hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning a chip van in Crookham Village
Crookham Village is about 1 mile west of Fleet, in Hampshire. People in Crookham Village book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Fleet station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Crookham Village are Farnham Castle (4.5 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Wherever your event is in GU51, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as The Street, Hitches Lane and Nightingale View or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Dogmersfield (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north) and Mill Lane (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hitches Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Crookham Village include Calthorpe Park School (0.5 miles north) and Sunday School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Spice Merchant pub (within half a mile south)
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 way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Crookham Village?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Crookham Village and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Parks such as Calthorpe Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What affects the price in Crookham Village
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Planning an evening event in Crookham Village? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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