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Party Fish and Chip Van for Knightwood events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Knightwood and across Hampshire.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Knightwood
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Knightwood
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Party fish and chip van in Knightwood, fried fresh
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and retirement parties, with mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Around Knightwood, a garden and a drive is all you need. The van fits right in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Party venues around Knightwood
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Bookings in Knightwood come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Knightwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
If the day starts at St Francis, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
For parties in SO53 and SO52, we just need to know where the van can park. From Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Knightwood we cover include Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Knightwood
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
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 use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Knightwood hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Questions from Knightwood
Can you serve after a service at St Francis?
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.
Is Knightwood close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, where the council allows it. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Nearby places to Knightwood
Other occasions in Knightwood
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Knightwood, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Count children separately
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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