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Party Fish and Chip Van for Tangley events
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Tangley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Children’s parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Tangley
Party fish and chip van in Tangley, fried fresh
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Tangley, 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. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Midsummer parties in Tangley stay bright until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you’re eating late.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Tangley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Tangley
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it is fun.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Tangley book the van for occasions like:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 4.6 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
Let the neighbours know the van is coming.
Bunting and festoon lights by the van make it part of the party.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Tangley
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: 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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Tangley close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to Tangley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Tangley is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Tangley?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Hosting a chip van party in Tangley
Tangley is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Tangley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Tangley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Tangley to Southampton (25 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Chute Forest (1 mile south-west), Hatherden (2 miles south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles west), Clanville (2 miles south) and Redenham (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east), East Anton (4 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Ludgershall Castle (4.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Cricketer's Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. With a van, home becomes the venue. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Tangley
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Tangley and across Hampshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Tangley
Other occasions in Tangley
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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