Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Hound Green, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Hound Green and across Hampshire.
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Planning an event in Hound Green?
Working with your venue
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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hound Green
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for wakes and celebrations of life and care home visits.
For a rural spot like Hound Green, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Places near Hound Green
Other occasions in Hound Green
Events we cater in Hound Green
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthday parties
Within reach of Hound Green are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (2.4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether VAT is included
Hound Green: your questions answered
How far is Hound Green from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Hound Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to Hound Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hound Green. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Count children separately
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Confirm allergies by email
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tell people when the van opens.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. By late September, sunset in Hound Green is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Hound Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Hound Green hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hound Green
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Fish and chip van hire around Hound Green
Hound Green is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. In and around Hound Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Hound Green to Reading (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hook station, about 3.2 miles south, is the nearest station. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Mattingley Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Wherever your event is in RG27, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hudsons Meadow, Vicarage Grove and Vicarage Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Mattingley (1 mile south), Hazeley (1 mile east), Heckfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile north) and Bramshill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Hound Green includes Dogmersfield Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find New Inn (0.7 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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