Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Wickham Common, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Wickham Common.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Leaving parties
Party fish and chip van in Wickham Common
Party fish and chip van in Wickham Common, fried fresh
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. For family reunions and leaving parties, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Wickham Common, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Plan where the queue stands.
A gazebo by the hatch keeps the queue dry.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Wickham Common
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Wickham Common questions
How far is Wickham Common from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come to Wickham Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wickham Common and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Typically, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
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.
Planning a party in Wickham Common
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wickham Common and nearby villages. Wickham Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Wickham Common to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Fareham station is about 2.8 miles away.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Wickham Common, a June party has light until about 9:20pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Wickham Common
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Perfect for your party in Wickham Common
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Wickham Common, people book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Leaving parties
- Engagement parties
If the day starts at Church of St Nicholas, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Takeaway run or book a van?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
- 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