Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Ellisfield events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Ellisfield? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Engagement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Birthday parties
Book the van in Ellisfield
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How our party fish and chip van works in Ellisfield
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It’s food every generation enjoys. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and naming days and christenings, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Country parties near Ellisfield suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Give us separate numbers for children
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
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Other occasions in Ellisfield
FAQs for Ellisfield
How far is Ellisfield from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St. Martin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Party venues around Ellisfield
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For parties in Ellisfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St. Martin, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Guests arriving by train should know that Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Parties anywhere in RG25 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Ellisfield we cover include Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Ellisfield is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Ellisfield
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Ellisfield
It’s a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
In Ellisfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Ellisfield are Hall Place (3.9 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ellisfield? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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