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Fish and chip van hire in Hardley, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Hardley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire for Hardley events
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
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 is crisp when it reaches you.
Fish and chip van hire in Hardley, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and christmas parties.
Somewhere as small as Hardley, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Events we cater in Hardley
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hardley:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
For a fundraiser at a school like The New Forest Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Hardley. In Hardley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Hardley
Can you serve near the sea around Hardley?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Hardley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll plan it with you.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hardley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Towns and villages near Hardley
Also in Hardley
Fish and chip van hire around Hardley
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO45, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Anne, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? The nearest station is Netley station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Hardley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hardley, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Hardley include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hardley include Manor Church of England Infant School (less than half a mile south)
- 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