Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Rake
Bring the chip shop to your party in Rake. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Family reunions
- Family parties with children
- Engagement parties
A chip van near Rake
Events we cater in Rake
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family parties with children
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
Party fish and chip van in Rake, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. Typical bookings include neighbourhood get-togethers and kids’ birthday parties, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
A country party near Rake is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
FAQs for Rake
We are gathering after a service at Rake Mission Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Rake?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on my drive?
Generally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Rake and across Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Rake get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Rake? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Rake
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Towns and villages near Rake
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Parties in Rake: homes, halls and local tips
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For parties in Rake, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Rake is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If the day starts at Rake Mission Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Rake, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in GU33, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a party at a home on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Rake we cover include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn (under half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Make sure the van can park legally
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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