Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Thruxton, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Thruxton and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A chip van near Thruxton
How our party fish and chip van works in Thruxton
For children, there is sausage and chips, so one van feeds the whole party. For neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
A country party near Thruxton is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Thruxton drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Thruxton questions
What’s the nearest station to Thruxton?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to Thruxton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Thruxton is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
With children, food about an hour in works well.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Parties in Thruxton: homes, halls and local tips
Thruxton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Thruxton and nearby villages. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Grateley station is about 3.2 miles away.
Parties anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Lambourne Way, Lambourne Close and Stanbury Close, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to parties in Mullenspond (1 mile east), East Cholderton (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Thruxton include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Thruxton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Thruxton
More for events in Thruxton
- 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