Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hensting
Planning a fish and chip van in Hensting? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Hensting
Fish and chip van hire in Hensting, fried fresh
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Hensting. Whether it is big birthdays and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Somewhere like Hensting, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Bringing the van to Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO50, we can bring the van to you. Hensting is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your event is in SO50, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
Hensting questions
Is Hensting too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Hensting, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Where the van can park in Hensting
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hensting
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Hensting
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Also in Hensting
Occasions we serve in Hensting
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hensting book the van for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
- Company team days
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- 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