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Fish and chip van for parties in Ashford, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Ashford.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Children’s parties
Party fish and chip van for Ashford events
Party fish and chip van in Ashford, fried fresh
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and retirement celebrations, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Country parties near Ashford suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Autumn and winter parties in Ashford get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Ashford: your questions answered
Is Ashford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Sandleheath Village Hall: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What do children eat?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
Do you need power or water from us?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Perfect for your party in Ashford
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Among the historic houses close to Ashford are Breamore House (3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Ashford parties: what to know
Ashford is in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP6, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Ashford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Sandleheath Village Hall, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as Station Road, Rookwood Gardens and Ashford Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Ashford, we cover Sandleheath (1 mile west), Alderholt (2 miles south-west), Damerham (2 miles north-west), Rockbourne (3 miles north-west) and Broxhill (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.1 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (0.6 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are 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 keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Places near Ashford
More for events in Ashford
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Ashford and across Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Give us separate numbers for children
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Let your neighbours know
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
- 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