Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Firgo events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Firgo? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Book the van in Firgo
Fish and chip van hire in Firgo, fried fresh
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include gatherings after a funeral and village fêtes and school fairs, with curry sauce, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a rural spot like Firgo, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A fish and chip van in Firgo: local details
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Firgo, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Firgo is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Firgo to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Testbourne Community School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
We take the van to events all over RG28. Close by, we cover events in Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Firgo
Is Firgo too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Firgo?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
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 do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
For event organisers in Firgo
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
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.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Towns and villages near Firgo
Other occasions in Firgo
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Around midsummer it stays light in Firgo until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Events we cater in Firgo
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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