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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bailey's Hard
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Bailey's Hard and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
- Food for volunteers
Planning an event in Bailey's Hard?
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Fish and chip van for events in Bailey's Hard, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. On the menu are mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for village fêtes and summer fairs and music and food festivals.
Rural events near Bailey's Hard can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Have other stalls for special diets
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Perfect for your event in Bailey's Hard
Hot food keeps families around.
In Bailey's Hard and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Community festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bailey's Hard? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Questions from Bailey's Hard
Is Bailey's Hard 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.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Bailey's Hard have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Running an event in Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bailey's Hard. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Bailey's Hard to Southampton (8 miles away).
A school like Beaulieu Village Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about a mile is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We also bring the van to events in The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bailey's Hard include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
- 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