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Fish and chip van hire in Privett, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Privett: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Evening wedding food
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Fish and chip van hire in Privett, fried fresh
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. We are often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
A place like Privett often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
About the food
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.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Common questions in Privett
Can you serve after a service at St Faith's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Privett?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you come to Privett?
Yes, we do. Privett is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Privett?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Privett. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- We cover Privett and the whole of Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Privett
Also in Privett
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
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. You can use our quote form.
Bringing the van to Privett
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO12 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Privett to Southampton (13 miles away).
Churches such as St Faith's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. If guests are travelling by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Privett is within about 4 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.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12 and PO13. Whether your event is on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Privett, we cover Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.5 miles south) and St Vincent College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Wiltshire Lamb pub (0.5 miles east)
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Evenings in Privett stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Privett
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Events we cater in Privett
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Staff lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Gomer Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- 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