Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Knowle, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Knowle.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Knowle?
How our party fish and chip van works in Knowle
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and naming days and christenings, with curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Country parties near Knowle suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Knowle: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Knowle?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Francis: 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.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you park at our house?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll advise.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Nearby places to Knowle
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A summer party in Knowle stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Make sure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Who books party fish and chip van in Knowle?
You don’t need a venue: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
In Knowle and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family parties with children
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
Party venues around Knowle
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Bookings in Knowle come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Knowle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Knowle to Southampton (9 miles away).
A christening at Church of St Francis followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
We take the van to parties all over the PO17 postcode area. That could mean a party at a home on Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Knowle, we cover Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Knowle include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Knowle include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Count children separately
- Let your neighbours know
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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