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Fish and chip van for parties in Wherwell Wood, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Wherwell Wood: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
Party fish and chip van for Wherwell Wood events
Hosting a chip van party in Wherwell Wood
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Wherwell Wood come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Wherwell Wood, we also cover Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
How our party fish and chip van works in Wherwell Wood
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. On the menu are gravy, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and naming days and christenings.
Country parties near Wherwell Wood suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Let your neighbours know
Have bins and napkins by the van.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Wherwell Wood, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For a late-May party in Wherwell Wood, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- We start with a few details 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host isn’t stuck cooking all afternoon. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cover Wherwell Wood and the whole of Hampshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Wherwell Wood
Other occasions in Wherwell Wood
Perfect for your party in Wherwell Wood
It suits all ages, so it is ideal for family parties.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement celebrations
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Wherwell Wood: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Wherwell Wood close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van come to Wherwell Wood?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wherwell Wood and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can the van park on my drive?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a picture and tell us about gates and branches.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- 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