Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Steep Marsh
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Steep Marsh and the surrounding area.
- Family parties with children
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Party fish and chip van for Steep Marsh events
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Party fish and chip van in Steep Marsh, fried fresh
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for street parties and retirement celebrations.
Country parties near Steep Marsh suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Nearby places to Steep Marsh
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count children separately
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let your neighbours know
After service, we pack up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Steep Marsh?
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
Steep Marsh: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Steep Marsh from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Midsummer parties in Steep Marsh stay bright until about 9:20pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:05pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Party venues around Steep Marsh
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In and around Steep Marsh, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Steep Marsh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Steep Marsh to Southampton (21 miles away).
A christening at Church of All Saints followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Steep Marsh is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in GU32, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Steep Marsh, we also cover Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Schools near Steep Marsh include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Steep Marsh?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Steep Marsh
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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