Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for South Ham events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in South Ham.
- Children’s parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in South Ham?
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Have a back-up for special diets
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
A few lights around the van look great.
How our party fish and chip van works in South Ham
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. For retirement parties and street parties, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
For a party in South Ham, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll bring everything else. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
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The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party. Midsummer parties in South Ham stay bright until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in South Ham
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
Whatever the occasion in South Ham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why South Ham hosts choose us
- Events in South Ham and across Hampshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
South Ham: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Saint Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to South Ham?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you park at our house?
Typically, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
For event organisers in South Ham
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Party venues around South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover South Ham as standard, so your party just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from South Ham to Reading (14 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Saint Peter's Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (3.5 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG22, RG21 and RG23, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside South Ham, we cover Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). The countryside around South Ham includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near South Ham include Aldworth School (less than half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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