Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Hound events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Hound? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire in Hound
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Hound
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a hamlet or village like Hound, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hound questions
Which station is closest to Hound?
Netley station, in Hound itself.
Do you come out to small places like Hound?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we will agree the choice when we quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Hound?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Hound hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hound
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Hound
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Places near Hound
Also in Hound
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Hound. In Hound, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hound, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Hound: venues, parking and local tips
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. For events in Hound, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hound. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
A green space like Westwood Woodland Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Coming by train? Netley station is in Hound itself. Hound is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. Hound is within about 2 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We take the van to events all over SO31 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Hound, we also cover Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Hound include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Netley Abbey Infant School (0.7 miles north-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include Prince Consort Public House (0.7 miles west)
- 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