Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Grateley
Party fish and chip van in Grateley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Planning an event in Grateley?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Grateley?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Party fish and chip van in Grateley, cooked to order
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. For anniversary celebrations and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
A country party near Grateley is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Grateley
It suits all ages, so it’s ideal for family parties.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Family parties with children
- Naming days and christenings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A christening at Church of St Leonard followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Grateley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Grateley?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How far is Grateley from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you come to Grateley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Grateley is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What affects the price in Grateley
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Grateley
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count children separately
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Put the menu up by the van.
Planning a party in Grateley
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the SP11 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to parties in Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Grateley until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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