Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Furzeley Corner
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Furzeley Corner.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Furzeley Corner
Party fish and chip van in Furzeley Corner, cooked to order
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. Whether it is family reunions and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Furzeley Corner, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Parties in Furzeley Corner: homes, halls and local tips
Furzeley Corner is about 1 mile west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For a party in Furzeley Corner, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Furzeley Corner. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Cosham station, about 3.3 miles south.
Wherever your party is in PO7, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Furzeley Corner, Sheepwash Lane and Furzeley Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Soake (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile east), Purbrook Heath (2 miles south), Hart Plain (2 miles east) and Cowplain (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Furzeley Corner includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Schools near Furzeley Corner include Cowplain Community School (1.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles north)
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Furzeley Corner
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Midsummer parties in Furzeley Corner stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Furzeley Corner questions
How far is Furzeley Corner from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at The Mead End: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Furzeley Corner?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Places near Furzeley Corner
Other occasions in Furzeley Corner
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Confirm allergies by email
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
A few lights around the van look great.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Furzeley Corner? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Furzeley Corner?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like The Mead End, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Furzeley Corner, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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