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Fish and chip van for parties in Heckfield Heath, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Heckfield Heath: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
A chip van near Heckfield Heath
A chip van compared with other options
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Heckfield Heath
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Party fish and chip van in Heckfield Heath, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, not left out on a table for hours. For retirement parties and christenings and naming days, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Heckfield Heath, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Also near Heckfield Heath
Other occasions in Heckfield Heath
Planning a party in Heckfield Heath
Heckfield Heath is about 4 miles north of Hook, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Heckfield Heath will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Heckfield Heath to Reading (7 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Wellington Country Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27 and RG7, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Lane and The Causeway; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve parties in Heckfield (1 mile south), Riseley (1 mile north), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hound Green (1 mile south) and Hazeley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles south-east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Heckfield Heath includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include New Inn (0.8 miles south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Heckfield Heath
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Heckfield Heath?
Mortimer station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you do something for the children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Heckfield Heath 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count children separately
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Perfect for your party in Heckfield Heath
You don’t need a venue: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Mortimer station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- 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