Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Waterlooville, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Waterlooville and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A chip van near Waterlooville
About our party fish and chip van in Waterlooville
Guests who don’t know each other end up chatting in the queue. Whether it’s street parties and anniversary celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a town like Waterlooville, a garden party with the van on the drive is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up. We just need a level spot. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Party venues around Waterlooville
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Waterlooville is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Waterlooville is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Waterlooville are Warblington Castle (4 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Saint George's, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Parties anywhere in PO7 and PO8 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your party is on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Waterlooville includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Waterlooville
Which station is closest to Waterlooville?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Waterlooville close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van come to our street party?
Frequently, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
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What else we do in Waterlooville
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
It is worth telling the neighbours.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
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.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Autumn and winter parties in Waterlooville get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Waterlooville? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for guests to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing or 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