Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Durford Wood
Fish and chip van hire in Durford Wood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Durford Wood
How our fish and chip van hire works in Durford Wood
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Durford Wood. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and visits to care homes and day centres, with cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Somewhere as small as Durford Wood, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Durford Wood until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Durford Wood
What’s the nearest station to Durford Wood?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you come out to small places like Durford Wood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Where the van can park in Durford Wood
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Fish and chip van hire around Durford Wood
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the GU33 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Durford Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Durford Wood to Guildford (20 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Liss Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Durford Wood. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the GU33 and GU31 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby, you will find Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Towns and villages near Durford Wood
Also in Durford Wood
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Events we cater in Durford Wood
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion in Durford Wood, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 1 mile north.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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