Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Durford Wood
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Durford Wood.
- Family parties with children
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Durford Wood?
About our party fish and chip van in Durford Wood
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. For birthday parties and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Durford Wood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Durford Wood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Durford Wood
Which station is closest to Durford Wood?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you do street parties?
Frequently, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Hosting a chip van party in Durford Wood
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings in Durford Wood come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Durford Wood to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Durford Wood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in GU33 and GU31, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Durford Wood, we also cover West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Who books party fish and chip van in Durford Wood?
It feels like a treat.
Whatever the occasion in Durford Wood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family parties with children
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Durford Wood is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check the street’s parking rules
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Durford Wood and across Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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