Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Purbrook, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Purbrook.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Purbrook?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Purbrook
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and festive get-togethers, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Drives in Purbrook range from short to sweeping, and most can take the van with a little planning. A hall or club car park is a good fallback. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
A chip van compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Purbrook: your questions answered
Is Purbrook close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Purbrook: venues, parking and local tips
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Purbrook and nearby villages. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Coming by train? Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Purbrook Junior School, can book the van as a food stall.
Events anywhere in PO7 and PO6 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Purbrook we cover include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Crookhorn College (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Purbrook, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Purbrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books fish and chip van hire in Purbrook?
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Purbrook, people book us for events such as:
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Purbrook
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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More for events in Purbrook
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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