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Fish and chip van hire in Barton on Sea, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Barton on Sea and across Hampshire.
- Summer garden parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire in Barton on Sea
How our fish and chip van hire works in Barton on Sea
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Barton on Sea. For big birthdays and christmas parties, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
In and around Barton on Sea, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Occasions we serve in Barton on Sea
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Magdalene, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Barton on Sea
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Barton on Sea, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Barton on Sea, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Barton on Sea: venues, parking and local tips
Barton on Sea is in Hampshire. People in Barton on Sea book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Barton on Sea is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Barton on Sea include Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is New Milton station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Barton on Sea. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans. The coast is within about 6 miles of Barton on Sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
For events in BH25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Streets in the area include Barton Drive, Heathy Close and Barton Way, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include New Milton (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-east) and Downton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Totton (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (14 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east). Open spaces near Barton on Sea include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north) and The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The George Centre pub (under half a mile north)
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Barton on Sea and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Barton on Sea
What else we do in Barton on Sea
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Barton on Sea
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Magdalene: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you come to Barton on Sea?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Barton on Sea and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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