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Fish and chip van hire in Hoe Gate, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Hoe Gate and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Hoe Gate?
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hoe Gate
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Hoe Gate. For festive get-togethers and summer garden parties, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a rural place like Hoe Gate, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- How far we travel
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Hoe Gate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Light matters for evening service: in Hoe Gate, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Hoe Gate and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Hoe Gate: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Hoe Gate close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Hoe Gate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hoe Gate is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Hoe Gate
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Hoe Gate, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Company team days
Coming by train? The nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.5 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
Planning a chip van in Hoe Gate
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For events in Hoe Gate, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Newtown Soberton Infant School, can book the van as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in PO7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Hoe Gate, we cover Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hoe Gate
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Hoe Gate
Also in Hoe Gate
- 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