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Fish and Chip Van Hire for South Harting events
Looking for a fish and chip van in South Harting? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fresh fish and chips in South Harting
Fish and chip van hire for your event in South Harting
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Whether it is gatherings after a funeral and festive get-togethers, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a rural place like South Harting, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Occasions we serve in South Harting
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
In South Harting and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Company team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Evening events need a little planning for light: in South Harting, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in South Harting
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning a chip van in South Harting
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU31 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from South Harting to Guildford (about 23 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Harting CofE Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Coming by train? Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of South Harting, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of GU31 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (under half a mile west)
South Harting questions
Do you come out to small places like South Harting?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- A short menu helps everyone
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in South Harting? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. 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 South Harting hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- 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