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Fish and chip van hire in GU14
We serve all of the GU14 postcode district, which takes in Farnborough, North Camp and Cove. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chips across GU14
Towns and villages in GU14
What we do in GU14
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in GU14: what to expect
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for staff lunches and team days and work Christmas parties.
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.
- 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.
- 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.
What you will pay
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Landmarks near Farnborough
Around Farnborough, we take the van to homes and venues near Henry Tyndale School, Cove School and Church of St Christopher and the streets around them. You’ll also find Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area (1.9 miles south-east), National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east), The Tilly Shilling pub (within half a mile east) and Tower Hill Primary School (under half a mile south). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
Fish and chip van hire in GU14: local guide
GU14 covers everything from Farnborough, Ash Vale and North Camp to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Farnborough: If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Christopher, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Tower Hill Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Farnborough? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Community events and fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
FAQs for GU14
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
- 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