Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Lord's Wood events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Lord's Wood.
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
A chip van near Lord's Wood
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Lord's Wood
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Whether it’s wakes and celebrations of life and visits to care homes and day centres, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a hamlet or village like Lord's Wood, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Questions from Lord's Wood
Is Lord's Wood close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you feed plenty of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Lord's Wood: venues, parking and local tips
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lord's Wood and the surrounding area. Lord's Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Within reach of Lord's Wood are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (4.1 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Events anywhere in SO50 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For events just outside Lord's Wood, we cover Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). The countryside around Lord's Wood includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Crestwood Community School (1.5 miles south-west)
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Around midsummer it stays light in Lord's Wood until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Occasions we serve in Lord's Wood
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
In Lord's Wood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Festive get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
For a fundraiser at a school like Colden Common Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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