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Fish and chip van hire in Hungerford, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Hungerford: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Hungerford
Fish and chip van hire in Hungerford, cooked to order
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a hamlet or village like Hungerford, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Hungerford: venues, parking and local tips
Hungerford is in Hampshire. For events in Hungerford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
After a service at Church of the Holy Ascension, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Hungerford include Breamore House (4.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Hungerford is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in SP6, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Hungerford, we also cover Hyde (1 mile east), North Gorley (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile north-west) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (2.4 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hungerford include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.1 miles north-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hungerford?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Hungerford
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Hungerford and the whole of Hampshire
- Quick service from the hatch
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Planning an evening event in Hungerford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hungerford
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Hungerford questions
Is Hungerford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Ascension?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Events we cater in Hungerford
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hungerford and Hampshire:
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
- Staff lunches and team days
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hungerford? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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