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Fish and chip van hire in Pinewood Village, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van in Pinewood Village? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire in Pinewood Village
Fish and chip van hire in Pinewood Village, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Pinewood Village. Typical bookings include care home visits and milestone birthday parties, serving gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Around Pinewood Village, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Pinewood Village? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Pinewood Village
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at St Mark's Sacred Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Send allergies to us in writing
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Where the van can park in Pinewood Village
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
More for events in Pinewood Village
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Around midsummer it stays light in Pinewood Village until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Pinewood Village?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Pinewood Village: venues, parking and local tips
Pinewood Village is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU35 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Pinewood Village is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pinewood Village to Guildford (15 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 4.1 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Bordon Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pinewood Village, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in GU35, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean an event at a home on Camp Road, Budds Lane and Oakley Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Bordon (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile east), Deadwater (1 mile south-east), Sleaford (1 mile north) and Whitehill (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Pinewood Village includes Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- 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