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Fish and chip van hire in Hill Head, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Hill Head: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Company team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Fresh fish and chips in Hill Head
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hill Head
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Hill Head, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
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Questions from Hill Head
Is Hill Head close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hill Head?
Fareham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Hill Head and the whole of Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Hill Head, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Hill Head: venues, parking and local tips
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hill Head to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Crofton Hammond Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. After a service at Holy Rood Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hill Head, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Anywhere in PO14, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Hill Head, we also cover Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Hill Head includes West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Hill Head include Stubbington House School (0.8 miles north-east) and Crofton School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Osborne View pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
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.
What affects the price in Hill Head
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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