Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Picket Twenty events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Picket Twenty and the surrounding area.
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Picket Twenty
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
About our party fish and chip van in Picket Twenty
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. For anniversaries and engagement parties and garden get-togethers, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
A country party near Picket Twenty is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
FAQs for Picket Twenty
How far is Picket Twenty from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
We’re gathering after a service at United Reformed Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
How much space do you need?
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.
When should we book for a summer party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you cover Picket Twenty?
We do. Picket Twenty is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Also near Picket Twenty
Other occasions in Picket Twenty
Perfect for your party in Picket Twenty
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it’s fun.
Whatever the occasion in Picket Twenty, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Engagement parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
A christening at United Reformed Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- 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.
On the menu in Picket Twenty
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Planning a party in Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Picket Twenty. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Andover station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Parties anywhere in SP10 and SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Picket Twenty sits on or near the A3093, so getting the van to your party is simple. Nearby, we also serve parties in Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Picket Twenty include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Picket Twenty include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Picket Twenty, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Picket Twenty?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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