Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Purbrook events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Purbrook.
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Purbrook
What affects the price in Purbrook
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How our party fish and chip van works in Purbrook
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. For engagement parties and get-togethers with old friends, we will put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In Purbrook, home and the local hall are popular party venues. The van works at both, as long as there’s a spot outside. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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Other occasions in Purbrook
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Count children separately
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Let your neighbours know
- Have a back-up for special diets
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Midsummer parties in Purbrook stay bright until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Purbrook
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Purbrook close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
Can you come to a street party?
Frequently, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Planning a party in Purbrook
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. People in Purbrook book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Purbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. A christening at Church of St John followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Parties anywhere in PO7 and PO6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For parties just outside Purbrook, we cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Purbrook includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Crookhorn College (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Purbrook?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Purbrook
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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