Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Hatherden, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Hatherden.
- Children’s parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Party fish and chip van for Hatherden events
About our party fish and chip van in Hatherden
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Hatherden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
For event organisers in Hatherden
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hatherden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re 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.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, it’s light in Hatherden until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What affects the price in Hatherden
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Hatherden
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
In Hatherden and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Family parties with children
- Engagement parties
- Birthday parties
If the day starts at Christchurch, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
Nearby places to Hatherden
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Common questions in Hatherden
Can you serve after a service at Christchurch?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Hatherden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Hatherden parties: what to know
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Hatherden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Hatherden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hatherden to Southampton (24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles south.
For parties in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a party on streets such as Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Hatherden includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Keep the queue away from the road.
A few lights around the van look great.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Hatherden
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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