Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Lower Burgate events
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Lower Burgate and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Retirement parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Burgate
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
About our party fish and chip van in Lower Burgate
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and family reunions.
Country parties near Lower Burgate suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Lower Burgate, and we will check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Plan where the queue stands.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Parties in Lower Burgate: homes, halls and local tips
Lower Burgate is in Hampshire. People in Lower Burgate book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Lower Burgate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Burgate to Southampton (17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Lower Burgate are Breamore House (2.2 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Wherever your party is in SP6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Kingfisher Drive, Grebe Place and Salisbury Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover parties in Tinkers Cross (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile north), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west), Horseport (1 mile south) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1 mile east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.8 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Lower Burgate
Other occasions in Lower Burgate
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Lower Burgate is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Lower Burgate questions
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Lower Burgate too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
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.
Occasions we serve in Lower Burgate
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
A christening at St Mary's Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
- 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