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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Petersfield
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Petersfield.
- Community events and fairs
- Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Petersfield?
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put bins and napkins by the van
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Petersfield
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 Petersfield. Typical bookings include care home visits and staff lunches and team days, serving mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce.
There are lots of options in a town like Petersfield: a drive, a club, a hall or a hired venue. We will check the spot with you before the day. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Food your guests will love
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.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Perfect for your event in Petersfield
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion in Petersfield, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Company team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, Petersfield station is in Petersfield itself.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
More for events in Petersfield
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Petersfield, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Petersfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van in Petersfield: local details
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. For events in Petersfield, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Petersfield to Southampton (21 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Petersfield Infant School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Within reach of Petersfield are historic houses such as Uppark (4.1 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. Petersfield is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU31 and GU32, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Station Road and London Road, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A3 and A272, Petersfield is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (under half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (less than half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local schools include Morton House School (under half a mile south-west) and The Petersfield School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Petersfield
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Petersfield
We’re gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Petersfield close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Frequently, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
- 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