Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Picket Piece
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Picket Piece.
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Family parties with children
- Milestone birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Picket Piece
Picket Piece parties: what to know
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For a party in Picket Piece, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Picket Piece is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Parties anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your party could be at a house on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to parties in Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Party fish and chip van for your party in Picket Piece
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp, not left out on a table for hours. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for reunions and family get-togethers and garden get-togethers.
For a party in Picket Piece, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will bring everything else. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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What else we do in Picket Piece
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Put allergy details in writing
Keep the queue away from the road.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Picket Piece questions
Which station is closest to Picket Piece?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Picket Piece close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Picket Piece?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Picket Piece drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your party in Picket Piece
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Children’s parties
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
What affects the price in Picket Piece
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, 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