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Fish and chip van for parties in Longstock, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Longstock: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Leaving parties
A chip van near Longstock
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
How our party fish and chip van works in Longstock
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. Typical bookings include children’s parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Country parties near Longstock 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.
Perfect for your party in Longstock
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it’s ideal for family parties.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Longstock and Hampshire:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Children’s parties
- Naming days and christenings
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there is a minimum
Parties in Longstock: homes, halls and local tips
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO20, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Longstock Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Wherever your party is in SO20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Longstock, we also cover Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Peat Spade Public House (less than half a mile east)
Longstock questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Longstock from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What affects the price in Longstock
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, it’s light in Longstock until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Longstock
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Longstock and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Show us where the van would go
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Confirm allergies by email
Plan where the queue stands.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Also near Longstock
Other occasions in Longstock
- 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