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Fish and chip van for parties in Crockerhill, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Crockerhill.
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Children’s parties
A chip van near Crockerhill
Party fish and chip van in Crockerhill, cooked to order
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement parties and street parties and neighbourhood events, with curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Country parties near Crockerhill suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
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Common questions in Crockerhill
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Crockerhill?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Crockerhill?
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party. Sunset in Crockerhill drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Hosting a chip van party in Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Around Crockerhill, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Crockerhill to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
For parties in PO17, we just need to know where the van can park. For parties just outside Crockerhill, we cover Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Where the van can park in Crockerhill
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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