Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Priddy's Hard
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Priddy's Hard.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Priddy's Hard
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Light matters for evening service: in Priddy's Hard, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Priddy's Hard? 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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How our fish and chip van hire works in Priddy's Hard
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We’re often asked to cater evening wedding food and summer garden parties, with cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like Priddy's Hard, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Priddy's Hard and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for guests to gather round
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Priddy's Hard? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Perfect for your event in Priddy's Hard
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
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.
Bringing the van to Priddy's Hard
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Priddy's Hard, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. PTAs at schools such as St Vincent College frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Priddy's Hard is within about 3 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Events anywhere in PO12 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Priddy's Hard, we cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Priddy's Hard include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Priddy's Hard questions
Which station is closest to Priddy's Hard?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Priddy's Hard.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you cover Priddy's Hard?
Yes, we do. Priddy's Hard is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
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What else we do in Priddy's Hard
- 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