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Fish and chip van for parties in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Shirrell Heath.
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Party fish and chip van in Shirrell Heath
Perfect for your party in Shirrell Heath
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
How our party fish and chip van works in Shirrell Heath
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and christenings and naming days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Shirrell Heath, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Shirrell Heath is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Shirrell Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send allergies to us in writing
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Plan cover in case of showers.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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For event organisers in Shirrell Heath
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Questions from Shirrell Heath
Is Shirrell Heath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shirrell Heath?
Botley station, about 2.9 miles west of the centre.
When should we book for a summer party?
Weekends from May to September are busiest, so ask early.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
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.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning a party in Shirrell Heath
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Parties in Shirrell Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
A christening at Church of St John followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Wherever your party is in SO32, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Shirrell Heath, we also cover Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shirrell Heath include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shirrell Heath include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
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