Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Inhurst
Fish and chip van hire in Inhurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Book the van in Inhurst
How our fish and chip van hire works in Inhurst
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Inhurst. We are often asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and staff lunches and team days, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a rural place like Inhurst, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your event in Inhurst
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings, especially the evening
After a service at Saint Mary's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Evenings in Inhurst stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a chip van in Inhurst
Inhurst is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in Hampshire. People in Inhurst book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Coming by train? Midgham station is about 2.8 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Hurst School, can book the van as a food stall.
We serve events across the RG26 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as Inhurst Lane, Stokes Lane and Brimpton Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Heath End (1 mile north-east), Baughurst (1 mile south-east), Axmansford (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west) and Tadley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Inhurst include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Burnham Copse Primary School (1.1 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or RG26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Count children separately
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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Common questions in Inhurst
Is Inhurst close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Inhurst?
Midgham station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Inhurst
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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