Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Durley, 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 Durley.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties
Planning an event in Durley?
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Party fish and chip van for your party in Durley
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and family reunions.
Country parties near Durley suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
FAQs for Durley
What’s the nearest station to Durley?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Durley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Do you cover Durley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Durley. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Durley
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let your neighbours know
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Put allergy details in writing
It is worth telling the neighbours.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Durley?
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Durley, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
If the day starts at Church of the Holy Cross, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Durley: homes, halls and local tips
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Durley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Durley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (5 miles west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area. Streets in the area include Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Durley we cover include Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Durley include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Durley, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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