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Fish and chip van for parties in Broughton, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Broughton and the surrounding area.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Party fish and chip van in Broughton
Party fish and chip van in Broughton, cooked to order
You do not need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
A country party near Broughton is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Broughton parties: what to know
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Broughton and the surrounding area. Broughton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Broughton to Southampton (14 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Broughton are Mottisfont Abbey (3.9 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area. Your party could be at a house on High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Broughton, we cover Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Tally Ho Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Broughton, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Broughton
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Who books party fish and chip van in Broughton?
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Retirement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
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Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
FAQs for Broughton
Which station is closest to Broughton?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Is Broughton close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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