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Fish and chip van hire in West Meon, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van in West Meon? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in West Meon
West Meon: your questions answered
Is West Meon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is West Meon from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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 will plan it with you.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How our fish and chip van hire works in West Meon
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is company team days and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
Somewhere like West Meon, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- A short menu helps everyone
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Places near West Meon
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in West Meon until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Meon?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a chip van in West Meon
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Meon. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near West Meon include Hinton Ampner House (3.4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Meon. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Events anywhere in GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Headon View or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Open spaces near West Meon include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in West Meon
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
In West Meon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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