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Fish and chip van for parties in Hawley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Hawley and across Hampshire.
- Leaving parties
- Family parties with children
- Birthday parties
Fresh fish and chips in Hawley
Party fish and chip van for your party in Hawley
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. We serve mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family parties with children and naming days and christenings.
Around Hawley, a garden and a drive is all you need. A chip van fits right in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Party venues around Hawley
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hawley. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hawley to Guildford (10 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. A green space like Sandhurst Memorial Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
We take the van to parties all over GU17 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Hawley include the A30, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
A little further out are Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Hawley include Fernhill School and Language College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Mr Bumble pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north-east)
Where the van can park in Hawley
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hawley
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Hawley hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hawley
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Hawley until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hawley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
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. You can fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your party in Hawley
It’s a real treat for guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Blackwater station serves Hawley directly.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
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Hawley questions
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?
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. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Sandhurst Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we’ll tell you honestly.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
- 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