Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Liss Forest, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Liss Forest: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
Planning an event in Liss Forest?
FAQs for Liss Forest
Is Liss Forest too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Liss Forest?
Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van come to Liss Forest?
Yes, we do. Liss Forest is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Fish and chip van hire in Liss Forest, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and milestone birthday parties, serving gravy, pie and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere as small as Liss Forest, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Liss Forest: venues, parking and local tips
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Liss Forest and nearby villages. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Liss Forest to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Liss Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Liss Forest is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in GU33 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Liss Forest include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Temple Inn (under half a mile south-east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Liss Forest
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Liss Forest. In Liss Forest, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Liss Forest? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Also in Liss Forest
- 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