Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Colbury events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Colbury? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
A chip van near Colbury
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Party fish and chip van in Colbury, cooked to order
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater family celebrations after a christening and anniversary celebrations.
A country party near Colbury is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your party. For a late-May party in Colbury, 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.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO40 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Colbury
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. People in Colbury book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.3 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Colbury is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Parties anywhere in SO40 start with a parking spot for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (under half a mile south). Within reach you will find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Colbury include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book our van in Colbury
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Colbury and across Hampshire
Also near Colbury
Also in Colbury
Colbury questions
Can you serve near the sea around Colbury?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Colbury?
It feels like a treat.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
If the day starts at Colbury Christ Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Count children separately
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
- 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