Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hordle, Hampshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Hordle. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes
- Club open days
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Hordle
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
About our fish and chip van for events in Hordle
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. We are often asked to cater horse and dog shows and fish and chip supper nights, with curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For events in a place like Hordle, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hordle?
It keeps people on site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share pitch details
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan bins near food stalls
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Hordle: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Hordle?
The closest is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you come to Hordle?
We do. Hordle is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Larger groups typically 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.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Other occasions in Hordle
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hordle
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer fêtes in Hordle have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Running an event in Hordle
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Around Hordle, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. Hordle is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hordle to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, New Milton station is about 1.7 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. Within about 5 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hordle, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41. From Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include 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).
A little further out are 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?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Hordle. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our prices page 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