Grandpa’s Fish Bar, Lanchester to take 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: “Our van is booked and busy throughout April! Here’s where you’ll be able to find us.”
The van has already made stops at Etherley Cricket Club and at Raby Castle on Good Friday.
The van will be making stops in the following places:
- Thursday, April 9 – Sweet Things Consett – 5pm to 8pm
- Saturday, April 11 – Dipton Jubilee Centre – 5pm to 8pm
- Thursday, April 16 – Tanfield Working Mans Club – 5.30pm to 7.30pm
- Friday, April 17 – Satley, Oak House – 5pm to 8pm
- Saturday, April 18 – Burnopfield Community Centre – 4pm to 7.30pm
- Friday, April 24 – Witton Gilbert Club – 5pm – 8pm
- Saturday, April 25 – Brewis Beer Taproom – 4pm – 8pm
Last 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”.
The pair announced on social media on February 8 they were taking Grandpa’s Fish Bar on the road.
They 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 weβre 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.