Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Forestside
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Forestside and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family parties with children
- Retirement parties
A chip van near Forestside
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:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
How our party fish and chip van works in Forestside
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. On the menu are gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and naming days and christenings.
Country parties near Forestside suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Forestside questions
Do you come out to small places like Forestside?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Forestside close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Forestside.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Looking after everyone
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:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for special diets
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Check the street’s parking rules
It is worth telling the neighbours.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Party venues around Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Forestside or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Forestside is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
A green space like Stansted Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Among the historic houses close to Forestside are Uppark (3.2 miles north) and Warblington Castle (5 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Forestside, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in PO9 start with a parking spot for the van. From Lodge Lane and Forestside or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For parties just outside Forestside, we cover West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Occasions we serve in Forestside
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
A christening at Christ Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Places near Forestside
Other occasions in Forestside
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Forestside hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Forestside until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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- 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