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Fish and chip van hire in PO10
A mobile fish and chip van across PO10, covering Emsworth, Southbourne and Westbourne. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chips across PO10
Places in PO10
- Emsworth
- Southbourne
- Westbourne
- Thorney Island
- Woodmancote
- Lumley
- West Thorney
- Chichester
- Denvilles
- Nutbourne
- Racton
Our van across PO10
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
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How fish and chip van hire works in PO10
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We are frequently asked to cater festive get-togethers and staff lunches and team days, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Cost
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Local landmarks in Emsworth
We park up for events around Bourne Community College, Church of St James and The Kings Arms. You’ll also find Eames Farm (1.4 miles south) and St James Church of England Controlled Primary School (within half a mile north). Emsworth has its own railway station: Emsworth station. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Fish and chip van hire in PO10: local guide
From Chichester, Emsworth and Denvilles to 7 villages and hamlets, bookings across PO10 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access. 6 of the places we cover in PO10 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.
Emsworth: After a service at Church of St James, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. For a fundraiser at a school like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Late September evenings in Emsworth lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Questions from PO10
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
- 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