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Fish and chip van hire in Privett, Hampshire
Fish and chip van hire in Privett: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Company team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for Privett events
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Fish and chip van hire in Privett, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We’re frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and gatherings after a funeral, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like Privett, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Light matters for evening service: in Privett, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Privett hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Privett
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Occasions we serve in Privett
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (5 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
What affects the price in Privett
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Bringing the van to Privett
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU34 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Privett is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Coming by train? Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. After a service at Holy Trinity Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Privett. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We cover events in every part of GU34 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road and Merepond Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Privett, we also cover Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Privett includes Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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FAQs for Privett
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Privett from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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