Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in East Boldre, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in East Boldre? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Food for volunteers
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for East Boldre events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in East Boldre
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips, and we’re often booked for music and food festivals and sports days.
Rural events near East Boldre can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
East Boldre questions
Which station is closest to East Boldre?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can the van go 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 follow the site rules.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cover East Boldre?
Yes, we do. East Boldre is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What affects the price in East Boldre
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to East Boldre
Also in East Boldre
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter fairs in East Boldre are dark by about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in East Boldre? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share pitch details
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We set up before visitors arrive.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Event catering near East Boldre
East Boldre is about 5 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. East Boldre is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. East Boldre is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Beaulieu Road station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 2 miles of East Boldre, often 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, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in SO42, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Sweyns Lease, Chapel Lane and Warton Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to East Boldre we cover include Furzey Lodge (1 mile north), Beaulieu (1 mile north-east), Bailey's Hard (1 mile east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Boldre include Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include Turfcutters Arms (under half a mile south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Boldre?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cover East Boldre and the whole of Hampshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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