Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Blendworth events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Blendworth.
- Family parties with children
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
How our party fish and chip van works in Blendworth
There is no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. For get-togethers with old friends and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
In a small place like Blendworth, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Food your guests will love
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Parties in Blendworth: homes, halls and local tips
Blendworth is about 1 mile north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. For a party in Blendworth, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Blendworth to Southampton (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (4.8 miles north-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. A christening at Church of the Holy Trinity followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Blendworth, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in PO8, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Chalton (2 miles north-east), Forestside (3 miles east), West Marden (4 miles east), Buriton (4 miles north) and Weston (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Hedge End (14 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles north).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (2.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship & Bell pub (within half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Put allergy details in writing
Keep the queue away from the road.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
FAQs for Blendworth
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Blendworth too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Blendworth.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Blendworth?
People book a chip van for parties because nobody has to cook. And it is fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Blendworth:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Retirement parties
For guests coming by train, Rowlands Castle station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, it’s light in Blendworth until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price 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