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Fish and chip van for parties in Eastrop, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Eastrop: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
Party fish and chip van in Eastrop
Party fish and chip van for your party in Eastrop
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. For big birthdays and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Parties around Eastrop are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Eastrop: your questions answered
Is Eastrop close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Eastrop?
Basingstoke station, in Eastrop itself.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
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How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Autumn and winter parties in Eastrop get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm allergies by email
Plan where the queue stands.
Put the menu up by the van.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Eastrop?
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
In Eastrop and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. 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
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Party venues around Eastrop
Eastrop is about 1 mile east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. People in Eastrop book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, there is a station right in Eastrop: Basingstoke station. Parks such as Eastrop Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Anywhere in RG21 and RG24, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Eastrop is on the A3010, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Eastrop we cover include Oakridge (1 mile north-west), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile north) and Old Basing (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Festival Place (within half a mile west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Fairfields Primary School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel pub (less than half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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