Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Weavers Down events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Party fish and chip van in Weavers Down.
- Children’s parties
- Leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Weavers Down
How our party fish and chip van works in Weavers Down
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for engagement parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
Near Weavers Down, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Weavers Down
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
If guests are coming by rail, Liphook station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a late-May party in Weavers Down, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Weavers Down
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Weavers Down
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Weavers Down and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
For event organisers in Weavers Down
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention the van to neighbours
It is worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Put the menu up by the van.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Weavers Down parties: what to know
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In and around Weavers Down, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Weavers Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Weavers Down, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU30, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close, and the van can serve a party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Weavers Down, we also cover Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Weavers Down include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
Common questions in Weavers Down
Which station is closest to Weavers Down?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you cover Weavers Down?
We do. We serve events in Weavers Down and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you come to a street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
- 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