Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Ramsdean events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Ramsdean and across Hampshire.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Ramsdean?
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
About our party fish and chip van in Ramsdean
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. We are often asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Ramsdean, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count children separately
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us a picture of the drive
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Ramsdean hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Ramsdean and across Hampshire
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Perfect for your party in Ramsdean
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there’s a minimum
Ramsdean parties: what to know
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bookings in Ramsdean 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 across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Ramsdean, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in GU32, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Ramsdean, we also cover Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pidham Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Towns and villages near Ramsdean
More for events in Ramsdean
FAQs for Ramsdean
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Usually, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Ramsdean?
We do. We serve events in Ramsdean and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book a party?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Contact us with your date.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Autumn and winter parties in Ramsdean get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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