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Fish and chip van hire in Wickham, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Wickham. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near Wickham
Questions from Wickham
How far is Wickham from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wickham?
Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Fish and chip van hire in Wickham, fried fresh
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. Whether it is garden parties and summer get-togethers and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
A place like Wickham often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Wickham and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Towns and villages near Wickham
Also in Wickham
A fish and chip van in Wickham: local details
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For events in Wickham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Wickham Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. 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.
Anywhere in PO17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A32 and A334 close by, Wickham is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Wickham, we also cover Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wickham include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (within half a mile west)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Perfect for your event in Wickham
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
What affects the price in Wickham
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- 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. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late September evenings in Wickham lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins near the queue
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
- 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