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Fish and chip van hire in PO12

We take the van to every part of the PO12 postcode district, which takes in Gosport, Forton and Elson. Everything is fried fresh on the day.

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Our fish and chip van hire in PO12

Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and care home visits, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas.

The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand.

You share your date, numbers and address.
We check access for the van and quote.
We arrive in good time to set up.
Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

Pricing in PO12

Larger groups generally 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.

Why book our van

Fish and chips fried fresh on site
A quote that spells everything out
No kitchen needed
Works on wet days as well as sunny ones

How to get a price

Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.

What’s near Gosport

Around Gosport, we take the van to homes and venues near Brune Park Community School, Brockhurst Primary School and St Vincent College and the streets around them. Also close by are St Faith's Church (0.5 miles south-east) and Queen's Head pub (within half a mile north-west). Gosport’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.

Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (3 miles south-east)

Fish and chip van hire in PO12: local guide

Across PO12, we serve 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Gosport, Forton and Portsea or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings. 11 of the places we cover in PO12 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue.

Gosport: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Faith's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Brockhurst Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Late September evenings in Gosport lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.

About the food

Haddock and chips

Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.

Pie and chips

Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.

Looking after everyone

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:

Plan bins near the queue
Give us separate numbers for children
Put allergy details in writing
Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans

Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.

Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.

What affects the price in PO12

Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:

The day of the week
Any minimum charge
Numbers
Distance and any road charges

A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.

Details that help

For a quote, it helps to have:

The date and time of the event
Any dietary needs and allergies
The venue or postcode
A picture of where the van would go

It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event.

Comparing caterers

VAT, if it applies
Exactly what’s included in the price
How allergens are handled
How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun

Planners, venues and businesses

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.

Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.

Common questions in PO12

Can fish and chips be the only food?

It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.

Is grass a problem?

Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.

Does the batter contain gluten?

No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.

Which fish do you use?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.

What’s on the menu?

Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

Can you cater for allergies?

We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.

Is a chip van good for a large crowd?

It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.

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

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