Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Catisfield
Party fish and chip van in Catisfield: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family parties with children
- Retirement celebrations
Party fish and chip van for Catisfield events
Common questions in Catisfield
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Catisfield close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Party fish and chip van in Catisfield, fried fresh
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it is engagement parties and family celebrations after a christening, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Parties around Catisfield are often relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
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. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, it is light in Catisfield until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Catisfield, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let your neighbours know
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us separate numbers for children
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Catisfield
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
Hosting a chip van party in Catisfield
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. People in Catisfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Fareham station is about 1.3 miles away. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
For parties in PO15 and PO14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a party on streets such as Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover parties in Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Fishermans Arms (0.5 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Catisfield
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Catisfield book the van for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family parties with children
- Big birthdays
If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Catisfield
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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