Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in GU52
We take the van to every part of the GU52 postcode district, including Church Crookham and Fleet. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Planning an event in GU52?
Towns and villages in GU52
Our van across GU52
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Elsewhere in Hampshire
Every town in Hampshire
Areas we cover
Our fish and chip van hire in GU52
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for care home visits and staff thank-you lunches.
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Prices in GU52
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What’s near Church Crookham
Around Church Crookham, we take the van to homes and venues near Court Moor School, Fleet Spiritualist Church and School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Basingbourne Park (0.9 miles west), Velmead Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and The Foresters Inn (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Church Crookham is Fleet station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Church Crookham include Aunt's Pool and Aunt's Pool Hill.
A fish and chip van across GU52: what to know
There are 2 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in GU52, so the setting can be anything from Fleet and Church Crookham to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Church Crookham: If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Fleet Spiritualist Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Velmead Junior School, can book the van as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Church Crookham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in GU52
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Send us the date, the address or GU52 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in GU52
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in GU52 book the van for events such as:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Christmas parties
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
FAQs for GU52
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including GU52.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in GU52?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- 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