Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Forest Corner, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Forest Corner.
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Birthday celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Forest Corner
Fish and chip van hire in Forest Corner, fried fresh
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and village fêtes and school fairs, serving curry sauce, gravy and cod and chips.
Somewhere as small as Forest Corner, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Fish and chip van hire around Forest Corner
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Forest Corner and nearby villages. Forest Corner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Forest Corner to Southampton (16 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St John the Baptist, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Among the historic houses close to Forest Corner are Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Forest Corner is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in BH24, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Forest Corner, we also cover Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Forest Corner include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Forest Corner?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Count children separately
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Forest Corner, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:05pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Perfect for your event in Forest Corner
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
In Forest Corner and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
For a fundraiser at a school like Poulner Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
What affects the price in Forest Corner
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Forest Corner? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
FAQs for Forest Corner
We are gathering after a service at St John the Baptist: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Other occasions in Forest Corner
- 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