Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in The Hummicks, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in The Hummicks and across Hampshire.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in The Hummicks
About our fish and chip van for events in The Hummicks
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and food for volunteers, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
At a field event near The Hummicks, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Who books fish and chip van for events in The Hummicks?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around The Hummicks:
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in The Hummicks? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Questions from The Hummicks
Do you trade at school fairs around The Hummicks?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to The Hummicks?
Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Nearby places to The Hummicks
What else we do in The Hummicks
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December events in The Hummicks lose the light at about 4:00pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Event catering near The Hummicks
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. For events in The Hummicks, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, are a natural home for a chip van. PTAs at schools such as Beaulieu Village Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about a mile of The Hummicks, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in SO42 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to The Hummicks we cover include Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Schools near The Hummicks include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- What’s available on the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in The Hummicks
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- 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