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Party Fish and Chip Van in St Mary's
Bring the chip shop to your party in St Mary's. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Street parties
Party fish and chip van in St Mary's
Where the van can park in St Mary's
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in St Mary's
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Party fish and chip van for your party in St Mary's
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Typical bookings include street parties and family reunions, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In a place like St Mary's, a party at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will bring everything else. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why St Mary's hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in St Mary's
Fresh food beats a tired buffet, especially as the evening cools.
These are some of the bookings we take in St Mary's and Southampton:
- Leaving parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Children’s parties
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Houndwell Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in St Mary's is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Let your neighbours know
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A few lights around the van look great.
Party venues around St Mary's
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St Mary's and the surrounding area. We serve all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the day starts at St Mary's Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. If guests are coming by rail, Southampton Central station is about 0.8 miles away. St Mary's is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about a mile, so a chip van is a natural choice.
We take the van to parties all over the SO14, SO15 and SO18 postcode area. From New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside St Mary's, we also cover Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near St Mary's include Inspire Enterprise Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Joiners pub (less than half a mile south)
Places near St Mary's
What else we do in St Mary's
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in St Mary's
How far is St Mary's from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water from us?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do something for the children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in St Mary's, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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