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Fish and chip van for parties in Medstead, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in Medstead. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Party fish and chip van for Medstead events
Party fish and chip van in Medstead, cooked to order
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it is naming days and christenings and garden get-togethers, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
Parties around Medstead are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Party venues around Medstead
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Medstead. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.4 miles north-east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
For parties in GU34, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a party on streets such as High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Medstead includes Red Hill.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. With a van, home becomes the venue. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Medstead hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Medstead questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Medstead?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Medstead?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Medstead?
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Kids’ birthday parties
Historic houses near Medstead include Bentworth Hall (2.1 miles north) and Hall Place (2.6 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Medstead until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
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.
Related guides
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For event organisers in Medstead
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Places near Medstead
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the 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