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Party Fish and Chip Van for Hursley events
Party fish and chip van in Hursley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Get-togethers with old friends
Party fish and chip van for Hursley events
About our party fish and chip van in Hursley
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. For street parties and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and pie and chips and more.
In a small place like Hursley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Where the van can park in Hursley
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hursley
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and the cost guide.
FAQs for Hursley
We’re gathering after a service at Church of 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Hursley?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Tell the council about the van.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Party venues around Hursley
Hursley is about 3 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cover Hursley as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Shawford station, about 2.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Parties anywhere in SO21 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Sussex Close, Heathcote Place and Port Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover parties in Ladwell (1 mile south), Oliver's Battery (2 miles north-east), Compton (2 miles east), Otterbourne (2 miles south-east) and South Down (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head pub (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Hursley
Other occasions in Hursley
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Autumn and winter parties in Hursley get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Who books party fish and chip van in Hursley?
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Retirement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Children’s parties
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- 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