Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hawkley
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Hawkley and across Hampshire.
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Hawkley?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hawkley
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for christmas parties and evening wedding food.
In a rural place like Hawkley, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light matters for evening service: around Hawkley, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Hawkley and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Fewer choices mean faster service
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Towns and villages near Hawkley
What else we do in Hawkley
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Hawkley
What’s the nearest station to Hawkley?
Liss station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hawkley.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Bringing the van to Hawkley
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hawkley and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Hawkley to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Hawkley, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Hawkley, we also cover Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- 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