Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in Upper Burgate
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 Upper Burgate.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Upper Burgate?
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Party fish and chip van in Upper Burgate, fried fresh
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and family reunions, we will put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Country parties near Upper Burgate suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a party in Upper Burgate
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. For parties in Upper Burgate, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upper Burgate to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
If the day starts at Woodgreen Methodist Church, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Anywhere in SP6, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your party could be at a house on Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
- Local schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bat and Ball pub (0.9 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Upper Burgate
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Upper Burgate, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- We pack up when we’re done and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Show us where the van would go
- Send allergies to us in writing
We park on the agreed spot and set up, then serve as guests come up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Upper Burgate
More for events in Upper Burgate
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Upper Burgate
We are gathering after a service at Woodgreen Methodist Church: 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’ll gather.
Is Upper Burgate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
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 bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
- 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