Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Ellingham, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Ellingham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van in Ellingham
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About our party fish and chip van in Ellingham
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We serve curry sauce, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and naming days and christenings.
In a small place like Ellingham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Other occasions in Ellingham
Where the van can park in Ellingham
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Ellingham parties: what to know
Ellingham is in Hampshire. Across the BH24 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Ellingham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Ellingham is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across BH24 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Let your neighbours know
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Ellingham?
There is no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ellingham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
If the day starts at Church of St Mary and All Saints, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. For a late-May party in Ellingham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Ellingham, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Common questions in Ellingham
Is Ellingham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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