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Fish and chip van for parties in Swanwick, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Swanwick and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Retirement parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Book the van in Swanwick
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Swanwick drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Swanwick, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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How our party fish and chip van works in Swanwick
You don’t need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. On the menu are curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for naming days and christenings and birthday parties.
Near Swanwick, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Parties in Swanwick: homes, halls and local tips
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For parties in Swanwick, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Swanwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Paul, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Parties anywhere in SO31 and PO15 start with a parking spot for the van. Your party could be at a house on Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover parties in Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (less than half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Swanwick include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old Ship Inn (within half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Give us separate numbers for children
After service, we pack up.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
What affects the price in Swanwick
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Swanwick. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Swanwick
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Swanwick book the van for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bursledon station, about 0.8 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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Other occasions in Swanwick
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
FAQs for Swanwick
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: 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.
Which station is closest to Swanwick?
The closest is Bursledon station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on my drive?
It depends on the drive and the access. Mention anything tight, and we’ll advise.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Swanwick
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
- 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