Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Upham events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Upham and the surrounding area.
- Retirement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van in Upham
Parties in Upham: homes, halls and local tips
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Bookings in Upham come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hedge End station is about 4.4 miles away.
We cover parties in every part of the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve parties in Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Upham includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Brushmakers Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Party fish and chip van in Upham, fried fresh
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. For anniversary celebrations and retirement parties, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Upham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upham?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Upham and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Upham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send us a photo of the drive
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Nearby places to Upham
What else we do in Upham
Events we cater in Upham
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
Upham questions
How far is Upham from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Upham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you do something for the children?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. For a late-May party in Upham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Read more
- 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