Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Long Sutton
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Long Sutton.
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Long Sutton
About our party fish and chip van in Long Sutton
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and retirement parties, with mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
Country parties near Long Sutton suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. The van cooks right there. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Long Sutton and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Long Sutton
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Long Sutton?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Check the street’s parking rules
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Autumn and winter parties in Long Sutton get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
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.
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Planning a party in Long Sutton
Long Sutton is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. For a party in Long Sutton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Long Sutton. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Long Sutton to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
A christening at Church of All Saints followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Parties anywhere in RG29 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your party could be at a house on The Street, Wingate Meadow and Wingate Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Long Sutton, we also cover South Warnborough (1 mile west), Well (1 mile east), Bidden (2 miles west), Odiham (2 miles north) and Little Hoddington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (6 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (3 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Lord Wandsworth College (0.7 miles south-east) and Robert May's School (2.4 miles north)
- 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