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Fish and chip van hire in Ashurst, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Ashurst.
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Ashurst
Fish and chip van hire in Ashurst, cooked to order
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Whether it’s garden parties and summer get-togethers and work Christmas parties, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In a rural place like Ashurst, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Ashurst: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Colbury Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Ashurst, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Ashurst
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Company team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Care home visits
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.8 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there is a minimum
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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What else we do in Ashurst
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ashurst
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Fish and chip van hire around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO40 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Foxhills Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Ashurst is within about 6 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We serve events across the SO40 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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