Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Bursledon events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Bursledon. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving parties
A chip van near Bursledon
Party fish and chip van in Bursledon, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for birthday parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
Parties around Bursledon are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Bursledon
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Party venues around Bursledon
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. People in Bursledon book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Bursledon are historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House (4 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Paul’s Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Bursledon is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
We serve parties across the SO31 postcode area. Whether your party is on High Street, Station Road and School Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Hamble School (1.1 miles south-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Linden Tree pub (less than half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let your neighbours know
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
With children, food about an hour in works well.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Bursledon questions
What’s the nearest station to Bursledon?
The closest is Bursledon station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
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’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to Bursledon?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bursledon and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
For event organisers in Bursledon
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Bursledon
Also in Bursledon
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, it’s light in Bursledon until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Bursledon
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
What affects the price in Bursledon
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Bursledon, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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