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Fish and chip van for parties in Blacknest, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Blacknest: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Party fish and chip van in Blacknest
About our party fish and chip van in Blacknest
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. For family reunions and family parties with children, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
Near Blacknest, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Hosting a chip van party in Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. In and around Blacknest, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Blacknest to Guildford (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Blacknest, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We serve parties across GU34. Close by, we cover parties in Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Blacknest includes Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
FAQs for Blacknest
Do you come out to small places like Blacknest?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do children eat?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you come to Blacknest?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Blacknest and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Get in touch with your date.
Can the van park on my drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where the van can park in Blacknest
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Blacknest
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Autumn and winter parties in Blacknest get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Tell us what you’re 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Blacknest
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For event organisers in Blacknest
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Blacknest? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Blacknest?
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
Whatever the occasion in Blacknest, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Among the historic houses close to Blacknest are Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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