Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Durrants
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 Durrants.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Durrants events
Party fish and chip van in Durrants, fried fresh
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. For anniversary celebrations and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Durrants, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Durrants: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Durrants?
Rowlands Castle station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Durrants from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Durrants, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Durrants
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Durrants, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- 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 afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a party in Durrants
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Parties in Durrants are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Within reach of Durrants are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (2.5 miles south). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. A christening at St John the Baptist followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Durrants is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in PO9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover parties in Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Durrants includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
- Schools near Durrants include Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Robin Hood Inn (0.8 miles north)
Towns and villages near Durrants
Other occasions in Durrants
Perfect for your party in Durrants
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Durrants book the van for events such as:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
For party guests on the train, Rowlands Castle station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
- 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