Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for New Forest events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in New Forest? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Country shows
- Community festivals
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in New Forest
How our fish and chip van for events works in New Forest
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for festivals and sports days.
A fête near New Forest might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Fairs, fêtes and events in New Forest
New Forest is in Hampshire. People in New Forest book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Events anywhere in SP6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Sillens Lane and Townsend Lane, wherever the van can park. Other places close to New Forest we cover include Martin (1 mile north-east), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Cranborne Castle Hill (4.4 miles south). The countryside around New Forest includes Western Downs.
Events we cater in New Forest
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
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What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in New Forest, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting 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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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
For event organisers in New Forest
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Forest? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in New Forest
Is New Forest too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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