Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in North Camp, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van across North Camp and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near North Camp
Fish and chip van hire for your event in North Camp
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for work Christmas parties and weddings, especially the evening.
In a smaller place like North Camp, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
FAQs for North Camp
How far is North Camp from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Ramillies Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in North Camp?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Send allergies to us in writing
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
For event organisers in North Camp
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in North Camp? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Around midsummer it stays light in North Camp until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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North Camp: venues, parking and local tips
North Camp is about 1 mile south-east of Farnborough, in Hampshire. We cover North Camp as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to North Camp are Farnham Castle (4.8 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Thinking of using Ramillies Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
For events in GU14 and GU11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Rae Road, Etps Road and Camp Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. North Camp sits on or near the A3011, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in Mytchett (1 mile north-east), Farnborough (1 mile north-west), Ash Vale (1 mile south-east), Southwood (2 miles west) and Cove (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north-west), Bordon (12 miles south-west) and Hook (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (0.7 miles south) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Danger Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near North Camp include The Wavell School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Tumble Down Dick Pub (0.9 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (0.5 miles north-west)
Why choose fish and chip van hire in North Camp?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Mark, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and 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