Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hurstbourne Priors
We bring a fish and chip van to Hurstbourne Priors and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Hurstbourne Priors
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
About our fish and chip van hire in Hurstbourne Priors
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Whether it’s festive get-togethers and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
Somewhere like Hurstbourne Priors, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Evenings in Hurstbourne Priors stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Questions from Hurstbourne Priors
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Andrew?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Hurstbourne Priors?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
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Other occasions in Hurstbourne Priors
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Hurstbourne Priors
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Bringing the van to Hurstbourne Priors
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Hurstbourne Priors come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hurstbourne Priors is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hurstbourne Priors to Southampton (20 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Testbourne Community School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Andrew, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
For events in RG28, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Hurstbourne Priors includes Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (1 mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van in Hurstbourne Priors? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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