Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for West Wellow events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in West Wellow and across Hampshire.
- Family parties with children
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
A chip van near West Wellow
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How our party fish and chip van works in West Wellow
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Whether it is children’s parties and street parties and neighbourhood events, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like West Wellow, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Towns and villages near West Wellow
What else we do in West Wellow
Parties in West Wellow: homes, halls and local tips
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For parties in West Wellow, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around West Wellow. West Wellow is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Romsey station is about 4.2 miles away. Within reach of West Wellow are historic houses such as Landford Manor (2 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of West Wellow, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can serve a party on streets such as Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover parties in Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near West Wellow include Embley (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Rockingham Arms (0.9 miles south)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in West Wellow
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Margaret: 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. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like West Wellow?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in West Wellow drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We serve hot from the hatch while the party carries on.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Who books party fish and chip van in West Wellow?
It is a real treat for guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in West Wellow and Hampshire:
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
A christening at Church of St Margaret followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let your neighbours know
- Count children separately
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Put the menu up by 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