Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Langrish
Fish and chip van hire in Langrish: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Langrish
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late September evenings in Langrish lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our fish and chip van hire works in Langrish
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. For fish and chip days at care homes and work Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
In a hamlet or village like Langrish, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Langrish
Other occasions in Langrish
Langrish: venues, parking and local tips
Langrish is about 3 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Langrish and nearby villages. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Langrish to Southampton (18 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. PTAs at schools such as Langrish Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Langrish. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU32, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Reeds Meadow, Winchester Road and The Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Froxfield Green (1 mile north), Stroud (1 mile east), High Cross (2 miles north), Petersfield (3 miles east) and Steep (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Langrish include Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (2.5 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Langrish questions
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Events we cater in Langrish
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
Coming by train? The nearest station is Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Langrish hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Langrish
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- 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