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Party Fish and Chip Van in East Stratton
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in East Stratton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Book the van in East Stratton
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. A summer party in East Stratton stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Party fish and chip van for your party in East Stratton
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. For reunions and family get-togethers and birthday parties, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like East Stratton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books party fish and chip van in East Stratton?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it’s fun.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in East Stratton book the van for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Party venues around East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Across the SO21 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. East Stratton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For parties in SO21, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your party is on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Northbrook Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Confirm allergies by email
Plan where the queue stands.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in East Stratton
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in East Stratton
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in East Stratton
Is East Stratton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to East Stratton?
Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we will tell you honestly.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you do something for the children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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 a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Places near East Stratton
Other occasions in East Stratton
- 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