Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in The Hangers
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in The Hangers? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Children’s parties
A chip van near The Hangers
Planning a party in The Hangers
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For parties in The Hangers, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around The Hangers. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from The Hangers to Southampton (10 miles away).
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to parties in Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near The Hangers include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
Party fish and chip van in The Hangers, cooked to order
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. For engagement parties and leaving parties, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce for your guests.
In a small place like The Hangers, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What affects the price in The Hangers
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
The Hangers questions
How far is The Hangers from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like The Hangers?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you come to The Hangers?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including The Hangers and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Count children separately
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Put the menu up by the van.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, it is light in The Hangers until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in The Hangers? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Who books party fish and chip van in The Hangers?
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards.
In The Hangers and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near The Hangers
Other occasions in The Hangers
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
See our pricing 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