Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in North Fareham
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in North Fareham and across Hampshire.
- Family parties with children
- Leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in North Fareham?
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Party fish and chip van in North Fareham, cooked to order
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. For family reunions and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near North Fareham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Count children separately
Plan where the queue stands.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
Planning a party in North Fareham
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in North Fareham will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from North Fareham to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to North Fareham we cover include Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Schools near North Fareham include Wykeham House School (1.1 miles south) and Cams Hill School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
Occasions we serve in North Fareham
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Fareham station is about 1.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Midsummer parties in North Fareham stay bright until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in North Fareham
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Towns and villages near North Fareham
Also in North Fareham
North Fareham questions
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to North Fareham?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, generally. Let us know numbers and ages.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why North Fareham hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover North Fareham and the whole of Hampshire
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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