Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Brockenhurst, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Brockenhurst and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
Planning an event in Brockenhurst?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Brockenhurst
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and club open days, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Summer fairs around Brockenhurst are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Community events around Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO42, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, there is a station right in Brockenhurst: Brockenhurst station. A summer fête at Church of St Saviour is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about a mile of Brockenhurst, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of SO42. Whether your event is on Fibbards Road, The Rise and Brookley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in South Weirs (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), Balmerlawn (1 mile north-east), Lyndhurst (4 miles north) and Emery Down (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Morant Arms (within half a mile east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. At midsummer, events in Brockenhurst stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- We cover Brockenhurst and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Brockenhurst
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take in Brockenhurst and Hampshire:
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
- Sports days
School fairs, for a school like Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree who removes waste
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Brockenhurst
What’s the nearest station to Brockenhurst?
Brockenhurst has its own station: Brockenhurst station.
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 pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
Do you come to Brockenhurst?
We do. We serve events in Brockenhurst and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Places near Brockenhurst
More for events in Brockenhurst
- 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