Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Longmoor, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Longmoor.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Longmoor
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Planning an evening event in Longmoor? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Fish and chip van hire in Longmoor, cooked to order
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. For birthday celebrations and weddings, especially the evening, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Longmoor, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Working with your venue
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Longmoor
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Longmoor
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a chip van in Longmoor
Longmoor is about 3 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. For an event in Longmoor, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Longmoor. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Greatham Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Longmoor is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in GU33, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Woolmer Road, Roberts Road and Methuen Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Greatham (1 mile west), Woolmer (1 mile north-west), Liss Forest (2 miles south-west), The Mint (2 miles south) and Blackmoor (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Longmoor include Wheeler's Down and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Longmoor
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Longmoor close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- A short menu helps everyone
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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