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Fish and chip van hire in Hordle, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Hordle and across Hampshire.
- Care home visits
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire in Hordle
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hordle
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for milestone birthday parties and gatherings after a funeral.
In and around Hordle, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What else we do in Hordle
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van hire around Hordle
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Hordle or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Coming by train? New Milton station is about 1.7 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Hordle, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Hordle is within about 4 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Hordle, we cover Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hordle include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Hordle, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:05pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Hordle? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Hordle
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 will gather.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
After service, we pack up.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
- 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