Grandpa’s Fish Bar, Lanchester to take new van on the road

Grandpa’s Fish Bar in Lanchester, which opened in March 2025, has announced it will be taking its new catering van across the region throughout this month.

Writing on Facebook, the chippy said: “We’ve had a lot of messages over the past few days asking where we’re going to be in March, so we’re thrilled to now show you where we’ll be heading this month.”

The van will be making stops in the following places:

Grandpa’s Fish Bar opened today in Lanchester (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

• Thursday, March 5 – Satley, Oak House – 5.30pm to 7pm
• Friday, March 6 – Pelton Community Centre – 5pm to 8pm
• Saturday, March 7 – Dipton Jubilee Centre – 5pm to 8pm
• Friday, March 13 – Ebchester Community Centre – 5pm to 8pm
• Saturday, March 14 – Crown House, Northumberland – 5pm to 8pm
• Friday, March 20 – Rams Head Langley Park – 5pm to 8pm
• Saturday, March 21 – The Cherry Tree, Chester-le-Street – 5pm to 8pm
• Friday, March 27 – Burnopfield Community Centre – 5pm to 8pm

Earlier this month, owners Rich and Aidan Weatherburn bought the new catering van, decked out with fryers.

The brothers named their business after their grandfather said the van was a result of “months of hard work”.

Writing on social media on February 8, the pair said: “This announcement really means a lot to us.

“Months of hard work, late nights, planning, problem solving and dreaming have gone into making this happen, and we’re so proud to finally share it with you.”

Rich and Aidan are also now planning to take their fish and chips to food festivals, weddings and village ‘runs’ – touring County Durham with the van in pop-up style events.