Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for St Ives events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in St Ives and across Hampshire.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire in St Ives
Fish and chip van hire in St Ives, cooked to order
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We are often asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and summer garden parties, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In a hamlet or village like St Ives, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in St Ives. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including St Ives
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van hire around St Ives
St Ives is in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in St Ives will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. St Ives is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Ives Primary & Nursery School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of using Avon Heath Country Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of St Ives. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over the BH24 postcode area. Whether your event is on Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood Waldorf School (0.9 miles north-east) and Ringwood School (2 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Common questions in St Ives
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go 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.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Places near St Ives
What else we do in St Ives
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in St Ives is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:05pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Count children separately
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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