Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Park Gate
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Park Gate.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Engagement parties
Party fish and chip van for Park Gate events
Party fish and chip van in Park Gate, cooked to order
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Whether it is street parties and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Near Park Gate, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ensure the van can park legally
After service, we pack up.
A few lights around the van look great.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. At midsummer, it is light in Park Gate until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Who books party fish and chip van in Park Gate?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it is fun.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Park Gate, people book us for events such as:
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Get-togethers with old friends
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Margaret Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Nearby places to Park Gate
What else we do in Park Gate
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in Park Gate
Is Park Gate 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.
Which station is closest to Park Gate?
Swanwick station, in Park Gate itself.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Park Gate?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Park Gate is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How early do summer dates go?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Parties in Park Gate: homes, halls and local tips
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Bookings in Park Gate come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Swanwick station serves Park Gate directly. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We take the van to parties all over the SO31 postcode area. From Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Park Gate we cover include Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Park Gate include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Park Gate?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Park Gate hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- 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