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Fish and chip van for parties in Hardley, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Hardley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Hardley
Party fish and chip van in Hardley, cooked to order
The van can park on a drive, a hardstanding or a firm lawn, with the serving hatch towards the garden. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for naming days and christenings and street parties and neighbourhood events.
Country parties near Hardley suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What affects the price in Hardley
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
FAQs for Hardley
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at St Anne: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do children eat?
Sausage and chips, usually. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
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 are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hardley
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. For a late-May party in Hardley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Parties in Hardley: homes, halls and local tips
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the SO45 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Netley station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. A christening at St Anne followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Hardley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
We take the van to parties all over the SO45 postcode area. Your party could be at a house on Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to parties in Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Hardley includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Manor Church of England Infant School (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Hardley
It feels like a treat.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.1 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Towns and villages near Hardley
More for events in Hardley
- 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