Hampshire · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hordle, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your team across Hordle and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Charity days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Summer team days
Fresh fish and chips in Hordle
Corporate fish and chip catering in Hordle, fried fresh
It suits office staff, drivers, warehouse teams and site crews alike, because fish and chips is food everyone knows. We’re often asked to cater open days and customer events and summer team days, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Work events near Hordle might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. The van works at any of them. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Hordle
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Hordle?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How much does a fish and chip van for your team cost in Hordle?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Staff lunches in Hordle: access and travel
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. In and around Hordle, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your staff. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Hordle to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about 4 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area, and we can serve your staff event anywhere in it. Local streets include Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Hordle, we also cover Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hordle include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hordle?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up at the grill. With a van, everyone gets a break. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why Hordle hosts choose us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hordle
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your staff already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Hordle
It gets people out of their usual groups and talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hordle and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Friday lunch treats
- Staff appreciation days
- End-of-project celebrations
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Within reach of Hordle are historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your staff event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
More for events in Hordle
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Consider a pre-order list
- Find out what documents the site needs
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Where the van can park in Hordle
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer events after work in Hordle have light until about 9:25pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Read more
- 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