Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Farnborough, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Farnborough and across Hampshire.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire in Farnborough
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
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.
Fish and chip van hire in Farnborough, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For festive get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
In Farnborough, drives and parking come in all sizes, and most can take the van with a little planning. A hall or club car park is a good fallback. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Common questions in Farnborough
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Christopher?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Farnborough?
The closest is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late September evenings in Farnborough lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Towns and villages near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
Who books fish and chip van hire in Farnborough?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Farnborough book the van for occasions like:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Care home visits
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A fish and chip van in Farnborough: local details
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. For events in Farnborough, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Farnborough is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Christopher, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. A green space like Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Here we cover the GU14, GU11 and GU17 postcode area. We can serve an event on streets such as Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A325 and A327 close by, Farnborough is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Farnborough, we cover Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Farnborough include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tilly Shilling pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Farnborough
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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