Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Durrants
Fish and chip van hire in Durrants: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Durrants
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Durrants. Late September evenings in Durrants lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Durrants, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Durrants
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. For care home visits and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Somewhere like Durrants, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan bins near the queue
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Durrants
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Durrants
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
A fish and chip van in Durrants: local details
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We cover Durrants as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Durrants is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Durrants to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Durrants include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. PTAs at schools such as Havant Academy frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Durrants is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across PO9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Durrants, we also cover Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
- Local schools include Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Robin Hood Inn (0.8 miles north)
Durrants questions
Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where the van can park in Durrants
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
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Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Durrants? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Occasions we serve in Durrants
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Access and parking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van in Durrants? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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