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Fish and chip van for parties in Worthy Down, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Worthy Down: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Retirement parties
- Family parties with children
- Get-togethers with old friends
Planning an event in Worthy Down?
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
How our party fish and chip van works in Worthy Down
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. We are often asked to cater children’s parties and retirement celebrations, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Worthy Down, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Worthy Down
- Events in Worthy Down and across Hampshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Worthy Down
What’s the nearest station to Worthy Down?
Winchester station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Worthy Down too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Autumn and winter parties in Worthy Down get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Why choose party fish and chip van in Worthy Down?
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
These are some of the bookings we take in Worthy Down and Hampshire:
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.2 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Service time
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Worthy Down? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Worthy Down
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Worthy Down parties: what to know
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For a party in Worthy Down, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Worthy Down. Worthy Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Worthy Down to Southampton (14 miles away).
If the day starts at St Margaret's, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
We serve parties across SO21 and the streets around it. We can serve a party on streets such as Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Worthy Down, we cover South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (2.2 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Show us where the van would go
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
Places near Worthy Down
Other occasions in Worthy Down
- 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