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Fish and chip van for parties in Horton Heath, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Horton Heath and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Street parties
Planning an event in Horton Heath?
Party fish and chip van in Horton Heath, cooked to order
It is a treat that feels special without being formal: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and street parties.
Parties around Horton Heath are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
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Perfect for your party in Horton Heath
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
In Horton Heath and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Hedge End station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Horton Heath: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Horton Heath from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van park on my drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Is there a kids’ option?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Hosting a chip van party in Horton Heath
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. In and around Horton Heath, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Horton Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Horton Heath are South Stoneham House (3.7 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. A christening at Church of the Holy Cross followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Local streets include The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Horton Heath, we cover Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north) and Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old George Public House (0.8 miles north)
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Horton Heath, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send us a photo of the drive
It is worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
- 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