Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in North Street, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your party in North Street. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Retirement parties
Party fish and chip van for North Street events
Party fish and chip van in North Street, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. Whether it’s family parties with children and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Near North Street, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Party venues around North Street
North Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings in North Street come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near North Street include Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles north) and Hall Place (4.4 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Parties anywhere in SO24 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve parties in Gilbert Street (1 mile south-east), Ropley (1 mile south), Ropley Dean (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile east) and Charlwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around North Street includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. In North Street, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in North Street
Hot food beats a buffet that is been out for hours, especially as the evening cools.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Children’s parties
- Street parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
North Street: your questions answered
Is North Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is North Street close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including North Street.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Get in touch with your date.
Can you park at our house?
Typically, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Arrange an alternative if needed
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Where the van can park in North Street
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
Also near North Street
What else we do in North Street
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
- 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