Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Townsend, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Townsend.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
A chip van near Townsend
Party fish and chip van for your party in Townsend
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and get-togethers with old friends, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Townsend, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What affects the price in Townsend
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Party venues around Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Townsend to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Townsend to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Within reach of Townsend are historic houses such as The Vyne (4.7 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St Catherine, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of the RG26 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Townsend we cover include Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Townsend drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Townsend? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Tell us how many children are coming
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
Townsend questions
What’s the nearest station to Townsend?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Catherine: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What do children eat?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Townsend?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Townsend. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
Events we cater in Townsend
It is a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Townsend and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
For party guests on the train, Midgham station is about 4.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Townsend? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Places near Townsend
Also in Townsend
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Townsend
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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