Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Steep, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Steep and across Hampshire.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book the van in Steep
Party fish and chip van in Steep, fried fresh
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. We are frequently asked to cater street parties and family parties with children, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Steep, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Send us a picture of the drive
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Party venues around Steep
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Steep will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.4 miles south. Steep is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as Church Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Steep, we cover Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Steep include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local schools include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Steep
Other occasions in Steep
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Steep
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we’ll confirm the rest.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Steep. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Steep hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Steep and across Hampshire
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. For a late-May party in Steep, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Steep
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Events we cater in Steep
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- 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