Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in New Alresford
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in New Alresford.
- Street parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving parties
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How our party fish and chip van works in New Alresford
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. For garden get-togethers and engagement parties, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
Parties around New Alresford are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen needed
New Alresford: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is New Alresford from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In New Alresford, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in New Alresford
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
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.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Planning a party in New Alresford
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Around New Alresford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from New Alresford to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St John the Baptist, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
We take the van to parties all over the SO24 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. New Alresford is on the B3046 and B3047, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to New Alresford we cover include Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Shutts Copse.
- Local schools include Perins School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Running Horse Public House (within half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
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 usually simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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