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Fish and chip van for parties in Compton, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Compton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A chip van near Compton
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Compton and the whole of Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
How our party fish and chip van works in Compton
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood get-togethers and reunions and family get-togethers.
A country party near Compton is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Compton?
It’s a real treat for guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Family parties with children
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Nearby places to Compton
Other occasions in Compton
Common questions in Compton
How far is Compton from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Compton?
We do. We serve events in Compton and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning a party in Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Compton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Compton to Southampton (8 miles away).
Thinking of using St. Cross Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. A christening at Church of All Saints followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. Whether your party is on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Compton drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A few lights around the van look great.
- 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