Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for New Forest events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in New Forest.
- Garden get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire for New Forest events
Fish and chip van hire in New Forest, cooked to order
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and work Christmas parties.
Somewhere like New Forest, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Events we cater in New Forest
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Festive get-togethers
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of All Saints, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us separate numbers for children
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Late September evenings in New Forest 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.
- You share 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Where the van can park in New Forest
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Bringing the van to New Forest
New Forest is in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around New Forest. New Forest is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from New Forest to Southampton (23 miles away).
We serve events across SP6. Your event could be at a house on Sillens Lane and Townsend Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to New Forest we cover include Martin (1 mile north-east), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cranborne Castle Hill (4.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Western Downs.
Questions from New Forest
Do you come out to small places like New Forest?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Nearby places to New Forest
More for events in New Forest
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
- 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