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Fish and chip van for parties in Chineham, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Chineham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Street parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Chineham
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Finish with the birthday cake.
How our party fish and chip van works in Chineham
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. For big birthdays and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
For a party in Chineham, home is often the best venue. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. For a late-May party in Chineham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Chineham: your questions answered
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Chineham?
Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Nearby places to Chineham
More for events in Chineham
Chineham parties: what to know
Chineham is about 3 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. People in Chineham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Chineham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Thinking of using Eastrop Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. After a christening at a church like Christ Church Chineham, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the RG24 and RG27 postcode area. Whether your party is on Bowman Road, Cufaude Lane and Cibbons Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A33, Chineham is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to parties in Lychpit (1 mile south), Wildmoor (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile west), Old Basing (2 miles south) and Water End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south-west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (1.5 miles south) and Basing House (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Chineham includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Chineham include The Loddon School (1.2 miles north-east) and The Vyne Community School (2 miles south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Chineham and across Hampshire
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chineham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What affects the price in Chineham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Chineham, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Who books party fish and chip van in Chineham?
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
These are some of the bookings we take around Chineham:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
If guests are coming by rail, Basingstoke station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
- 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