Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Rake, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Rake. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community events and fairs
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff lunches and team days
Book the van in Rake
Planning a chip van in Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Rake or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rake to Guildford (19 miles away).
After a service at Rake Mission Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. For a fundraiser at a school like Rake CofE Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Rake we cover include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Rake include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Inn (within half a mile south)
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Rake
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and care home visits, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Rake, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put allergy details in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Where the van can park in Rake
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
How it works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. By late September, sunset in Rake is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Rake
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Common questions in Rake
What’s the nearest station to Rake?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
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 will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Do you cover Rake?
We do. Rake is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or GU33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Places near Rake
What else we do in Rake
- 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