Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Southington, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Southington and the surrounding area.
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
- Family parties with children
Book the van in Southington
How our party fish and chip van works in Southington
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. For naming days and christenings and milestone birthdays, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
Near Southington, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Southington, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Perfect for your party in Southington
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it is fun.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Overton station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. Sunset in Southington drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. There is 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.
Why Southington hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
Nearby places to Southington
Other occasions in Southington
Planning a party in Southington
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the RG25 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Southington to Reading (19 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We take the van to parties all over RG25 and the streets around it. From Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For parties just outside Southington, we cover Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
The countryside around Southington includes Ladle Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative if needed
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Southington
What’s the nearest station to Southington?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Southington close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
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.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Southington.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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