Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Ellingham
We bring a fish and chip van to Ellingham and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Care home visits
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Ellingham
How our fish and chip van hire works in Ellingham
Fish and chips is generous food: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. For work Christmas parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like Ellingham, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Ellingham questions
Is Ellingham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary and All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Often, yes. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. 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
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ellingham
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Give us separate numbers for children
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Late September evenings in Ellingham lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:05pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Ellingham
Fish and chip van hire around Ellingham
Ellingham is in Hampshire. For events in Ellingham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ellingham to Southampton (18 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Ringwood School Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Ellingham is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. Other places close to Ellingham we cover include Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
- 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