Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Beaulieu events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Beaulieu and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Beaulieu
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter fairs in Beaulieu are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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About our fish and chip van for events in Beaulieu
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater festivals and sports club events and race days.
For a village fête or field event near Beaulieu, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Event catering near Beaulieu
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Around Beaulieu, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Running a fête for a church like Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child? A chip van draws people in. Within about a mile is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in SO42, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (under half a mile north-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Montagu Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Towns and villages near Beaulieu
More for events in Beaulieu
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Beaulieu. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Beaulieu and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Beaulieu
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
A school like Beaulieu Village Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Beaulieu: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Beaulieu?
Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Beaulieu?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Beaulieu.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before you book.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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