Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in East Harting
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in East Harting and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in East Harting?
Fish and chip van hire in East Harting, cooked to order
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and weddings and evening receptions.
In a small place like East Harting, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan bins near the queue
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Nearby places to East Harting
Other occasions in East Harting
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
East Harting: venues, parking and local tips
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around East Harting and the surrounding area. 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 23 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Nearby historic houses include Uppark (1.7 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of East Harting. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in GU31, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around East Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
Questions from East Harting
What’s the nearest station to East Harting?
Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles north-west of the centre.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van come to East Harting?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and East Harting is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in East Harting?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around East Harting:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Late September evenings in East Harting lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in East Harting? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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