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Fish and chip van for parties in Horndean, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Horndean.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Horndean?
Who books party fish and chip van in Horndean?
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Children’s parties
Within reach of Horndean are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (4.8 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
Party fish and chip van for your party in Horndean
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. We are frequently asked to cater children’s parties and engagement parties, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Garden parties are a favourite in Horndean, and a hall or club works if the drive is small. All we need is a level parking spot. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Towns and villages near Horndean
What else we do in Horndean
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Horndean? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Questions from Horndean
Is Horndean close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Saint Wilfrid's: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Mention anything tight, and we will advise.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you come to Horndean?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Horndean and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Horndean is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Hosting a chip van party in Horndean
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Horndean. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Horndean to Southampton (17 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Saint Wilfrid's, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. For party guests on the train, Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Horndean is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in PO8 and PO7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Horndean include the A3 and A3(M), which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Horndean is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
- 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