Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Andover Down
Party fish and chip van in Andover Down: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
Party fish and chip van in Andover Down
How our party fish and chip van works in Andover Down
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. We serve gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for christenings and naming days and big birthdays.
Near Andover Down, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Andover Down
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Andover Down, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Andover Down? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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Andover Down questions
What’s the nearest station to Andover Down?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Andover Down from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Andover Down.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Who books party fish and chip van in Andover Down?
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.6 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
Party venues around Andover Down
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We serve parties at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Andover Down and nearby villages. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Andover Down to Southampton (20 miles away).
We serve parties across SP11 and the streets around it. That could mean a party at a home on London Road and The Middleway, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Andover Down, we also cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Andover Down include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Give us separate numbers for children
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Plan cover in case of showers.
- 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