Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Lower Pennington
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Lower Pennington.
- Feeding event crew
- Sports days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Pennington
Fish and chip van for events in Lower Pennington, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. For community festivals and church fêtes, we can cook chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
A fête near Lower Pennington might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer events in Lower Pennington have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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 fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Where the van can park in Lower Pennington
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Lower Pennington
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Lower Pennington book the van for occasions like:
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Priestlands School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Lower Pennington
Also in Lower Pennington
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
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 will work through them with you.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Lower Pennington
Which station is closest to Lower Pennington?
The closest is Lymington Pier station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come to Lower Pennington?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lower Pennington is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lower Pennington.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Display allergens for each stall
Plan where the queue forms.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lower Pennington
Lower Pennington is about 1 mile south of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO41 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lower Pennington to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Lymington Pier station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 6 miles of Lower Pennington, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about a mile of Lower Pennington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in SO41 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For events just outside Lower Pennington, we cover Pennington (1 mile north), Lymington (1 mile north), Lymore (1 mile west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-west) and Walhampton (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.4 miles north) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you will find Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lower Pennington include Pennington Infant School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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