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Fish and chip van hire in High Cross, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in High Cross and across Hampshire.
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in High Cross?
About our fish and chip van hire in High Cross
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and christmas parties, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Somewhere like High Cross, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Count children separately
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why High Cross hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in High Cross?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In High Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For guests coming by train, Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
High Cross: venues, parking and local tips
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around High Cross and nearby villages. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from High Cross to Southampton (20 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Froxfield Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. High Cross is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in GU32, we just need to know where the van can park. From High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around High Cross includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Common questions in High Cross
Is High Cross close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light matters for evening service: around High Cross, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in High Cross? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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- 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