Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Cottonworth
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Cottonworth.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book the van in Cottonworth
Party fish and chip van for your party in Cottonworth
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy, and we are often booked for christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Near Cottonworth, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your party. Autumn and winter parties in Cottonworth get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SP11 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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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Perfect for your party in Cottonworth
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Cottonworth book the van for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Less, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
Cottonworth: your questions answered
How far is Cottonworth from London?
About 63 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Less: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park on my drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cottonworth.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Places near Cottonworth
What else we do in Cottonworth
Cottonworth parties: what to know
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4.1 miles north. If you had Longstock Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Wherever your party is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your guests. Close by, we cover parties in Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Abbots Mitre pub (0.8 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Count children separately
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
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