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Fish and chip van hire in Hill Brow, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van in Hill Brow? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire in Hill Brow
A fish and chip van in Hill Brow: local details
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For events in Hill Brow, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hill Brow to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Liss station is about 1.1 miles away. Churches such as Rake Mission Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Hill Brow. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in GU33, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Hill Brow sits on or near the B2070, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Hill Brow, we also cover Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hill Brow include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include Whistle Stop pub (1 mile north-west)
Fish and chip van hire in Hill Brow, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. For weddings and evening receptions and milestone birthday parties, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Hill Brow, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Confirm allergies by email
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Hill Brow questions
How far is Hill Brow from London?
Roughly 47 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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you cover Hill Brow?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hill Brow. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Events we cater in Hill Brow
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
PTAs at schools such as Liss Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
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. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light matters for evening service: in Hill Brow, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van in Hill Brow? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Hill Brow
- 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