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Party Fish and Chip Van for Hill Head events
Party fish and chip van in Hill Head: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Party fish and chip van in Hill Head
How our party fish and chip van works in Hill Head
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater leaving parties and family parties with children.
Country parties near Hill Head suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. A summer party in Hill Head stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Hill Head: your questions answered
Is Hill Head too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
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Also in Hill Head
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hill Head
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hill Head?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure the van can park legally
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Parties in Hill Head: homes, halls and local tips
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. For a party in Hill Head, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Hill Head is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If the day starts at Holy Rood Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Wherever your party is in PO14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Hill Head, we cover Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Hill Head include Stubbington House School (0.8 miles north-east) and Crofton School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Osborne View pub (within half a mile south-west)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
- 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