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Fish and chip van for parties in Lane End, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Lane End.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book the van in Lane End
Party fish and chip van for your party in Lane End
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for reunions and family get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Country parties near Lane End suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Lane End parties: what to know
Lane End is about 5 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Lane End will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. For parties just outside Lane End, we cover Baybridge (2 miles south-west), Owslebury Bottom (3 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles north-west), Owslebury (3 miles south-west) and Morestead (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (12 miles south-east) and Totton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (4.9 miles north-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lane End include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
More for events in Lane End
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Autumn and winter parties in Lane End 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lane End?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Lane End
Do you come out to small places like Lane End?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Lane End close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van come to Lane End?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lane End. For a quote, use our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
- 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