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Fish and chip van for parties in Southwick, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Southwick and across Hampshire.
- Retirement celebrations
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Southwick?
Party fish and chip van in Southwick, cooked to order
It is a treat that feels special without being formal: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Whether it is garden get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
A country party near Southwick is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Southwick: homes, halls and local tips
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. For parties in Southwick, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Southwick. Southwick is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
A christening at Church of St James Without the Priory Gate followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
We take the van to parties all over the PO17 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover parties in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (within half a mile west)
Occasions we serve in Southwick
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Family parties with children
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
If guests are coming by rail, Portchester station is about 1.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Southwick
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Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Southwick questions
Do you come out to small places like Southwick?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Southwick from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park at our house?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Southwick, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
For event organisers in Southwick
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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