Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Wickham Common
Planning a fish and chip van in Wickham Common? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Community events and fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire in Wickham Common
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Wickham Common
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Wickham Common. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and care home visits.
In a hamlet or village like Wickham Common, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Wickham Common?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Wickham Common, people book us for occasions like:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For a fundraiser at a school like Wickham Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Wickham Common: venues, parking and local tips
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the PO17 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Coming by train? Fareham station is about 2.8 miles away. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
We cover events in every part of the PO17 postcode area. Whether your event is on Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Wickham Common, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Within reach you will find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for evening service: in Wickham Common, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins near the queue
- A short menu helps everyone
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
FAQs for Wickham Common
How far is Wickham Common from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van come to Wickham Common?
We do. Wickham Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Wickham Common?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where the van can park in Wickham Common
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- 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