Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Harestock
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Harestock.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Harestock
How our fish and chip van hire works in Harestock
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. For gatherings after a funeral and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
For a place the size of Harestock, your own drive is frequently the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Harestock? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
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FAQs for Harestock
Is Harestock close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at Saint Barnabas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Harestock.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Perfect for your event in Harestock
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Harestock and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Churches such as Saint Barnabas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Harestock, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A fish and chip van in Harestock: local details
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings in Harestock come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Harestock to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east. PTAs at schools such as Harestock Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Events anywhere in SO22 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve an event on streets such as Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Harestock include Henry Beaufort School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Running Horse pub (1 mile north-west)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and 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