Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Highwood, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Highwood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Fresh fish and chips in Highwood
Fish and chip van hire in Highwood, cooked to order
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and village fêtes and school fairs.
For a rural spot like Highwood, the setting does plenty of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
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What else we do in Highwood
What affects the price in Highwood
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
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. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Highwood questions
Can you serve after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you come to Highwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Highwood. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Highwood. Late September evenings in Highwood lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:05pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A fish and chip van in Highwood: local details
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Bookings in Highwood come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Highwood to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Within reach of Highwood are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (4.6 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like Poulner Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Highwood. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in BH24, we just need to know where the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Highwood include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Highwood include Ringwood School Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Alice Lisle Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
- 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