Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Longparish, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Longparish and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Fresh fish and chips in Longparish
Parties in Longparish: homes, halls and local tips
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For a party in Longparish, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Longparish is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Longparish to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.5 miles north-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as Mill Lane and Southside Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to parties in Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Inn (under half a mile north)
How our party fish and chip van works in Longparish
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. For neighbourhood get-togethers and naming days and christenings, we will put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and curry sauce and more.
Country parties near Longparish suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near Longparish
What else we do in Longparish
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Longparish. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why Longparish hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Longparish
- A van that becomes part of the event
What affects the price in Longparish
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Autumn and winter parties in Longparish get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Longparish
Do you come out to small places like Longparish?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Longparish close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Longparish.
Who books party fish and chip van in Longparish?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It is also a bit of fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Longparish:
- Street parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Longparish
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- 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