Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Fareham Common events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Fareham Common. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Fareham Common?
Fish and chip van hire in Fareham Common, fried fresh
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for staff lunches and team days and milestone birthday parties.
There may be a hall or club near Fareham Common if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Fareham Common
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Late September evenings in Fareham Common lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Fareham Common
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
In Fareham Common and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
Also near Fareham Common
Other occasions in Fareham Common
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Bringing the van to Fareham Common
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Fareham Common and the surrounding area. Fareham Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For a fundraiser at a school like Wykeham House School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fareham Common, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Wherever your event is in PO16 and PO14, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Fareham Common include the A32, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Fareham Common, we also cover Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Fareham Common include Harrison Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Hotel (under half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- A short menu helps everyone
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Fareham Common: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Fareham Common?
Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Fareham Common
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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