Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Stonehills, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Stonehills.
- Family parties with children
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
Book the van in Stonehills
Party fish and chip van for your party in Stonehills
You do not need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and leaving parties, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
In a small place like Stonehills, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
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. For a late-May party in Stonehills, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Parties in Stonehills: homes, halls and local tips
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings in Stonehills come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Stonehills are Beaulieu Palace House (4.6 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. A christening at Church of All Saints followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Stonehills is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Stonehills and Fawley Bypass, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Stonehills, we also cover Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stonehills include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Falcon Hotel (within half a mile north-west)
Where the van can park in Stonehills
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stonehills?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Stonehills. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Stonehills hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books party fish and chip van in Stonehills?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away, which makes the morning after much easier.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 3.3 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Stonehills
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 usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can the van come to Stonehills?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Stonehills and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Also near Stonehills
Also in Stonehills
- 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