Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ashurst, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Ashurst and nearby, cooking to order on site.
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Fresh fish and chips in Ashurst
Where the van can park in Ashurst
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ashurst, cooked to order
We keep the menu short so a lunch break is enough: the classics, done properly. Whether it’s summer staff parties and thank-you lunches for the team, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural businesses around Ashurst can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a chip van lunch is welcome. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning a team lunch in Ashurst
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your staff event in Ashurst will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ashurst to Southampton (6 miles away).
Commuters will know that Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. That could mean a staff event at a home on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover staff events in Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashurst includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Forest Inn (within half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Ashurst
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Give us break and shift times
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask facilities what paperwork they need
Put bins near the hatch.
A pre-order list speeds things up and helps with allergies.
Perfect for your staff event in Ashurst
It suits shift teams, with service timed to each break.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Project milestones
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Friday lunch treats
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.8 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.9 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Ashurst, a summer staff event stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, site, headcount and break times.
- We check access and send a quote, with anything your site needs from us.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up and fry to order through the agreed service time.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Ashurst
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Ashurst?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you do customer events and open days?
We do. Visitors love it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashurst?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van feels like a proper treat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Ashurst hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Ashurst
Other occasions in Ashurst
- 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