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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Empshott events
We bring a fish and chip van across Empshott and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Empshott
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Evenings in Empshott stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Empshott
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. For staff thank-you lunches and christmas parties, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Empshott, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Bringing the van to Empshott
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Empshott are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Empshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Church of the Holy Rood, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Empshott. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We serve events across the GU33 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Mill Lane and Church Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Empshott, we also cover Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Empshott?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Whatever the occasion in Empshott, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- A short menu helps everyone
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Empshott?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Empshott
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Empshott questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Rood?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Empshott too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you cover Empshott?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Empshott and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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