Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Rogate events
We bring a fish and chip van to Rogate and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
Fresh fish and chips in Rogate
How our fish and chip van hire works in Rogate
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and visits to care homes and day centres, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
In a rural place like Rogate, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Rogate, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
After service, we pack up.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Events we cater in Rogate
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
PTAs at schools such as Rogate CofE Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
Also near Rogate
More for events in Rogate
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Rogate
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Rogate. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Rogate
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Rogate, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Bringing the van to Rogate
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Around Rogate, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Rogate is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rogate to Guildford (20 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Liss station is about 3.2 miles away. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rogate. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Wherever your event is in GU31, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Rogate include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Rogate: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Rogate?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
- 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