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Party Fish and Chip Van in Hillyfields
Party fish and chip van in Hillyfields: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Hillyfields events
Why choose party fish and chip van in Hillyfields?
It suits all ages, so it’s ideal for family parties.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hillyfields and Southampton:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
Among the historic houses close to Hillyfields are Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.7 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.8 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How our party fish and chip van works in Hillyfields
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it’s retirement parties and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
In a place like Hillyfields, a party at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll bring everything else. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Sunset in Hillyfields drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hillyfields
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will check the date and send a price.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hillyfields?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Hillyfields and the whole of Southampton
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Parties in Hillyfields: homes, halls and local tips
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. We take a fish and chip van for your party to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hillyfields. We take the van to 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the day starts at All Saints, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. For guests coming by train, Redbridge station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hillyfields, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 4 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Anywhere in SO16, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Hillyfields include the M271, which makes travel to your party easy. If your venue is just outside Hillyfields, we also cover Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Common questions in Hillyfields
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.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
More for events in Hillyfields
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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