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Fish and chip van hire in St Leonards, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in St Leonards and the surrounding area.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in St Leonards
What affects the price in St Leonards
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About our fish and chip van hire in St Leonards
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and staff thank-you lunches.
For a place the size of St Leonards, your own drive is often the best spot: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Nearby places to St Leonards
What else we do in St Leonards
Planning a chip van in St Leonards
St Leonards is in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St Leonards and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like St Ives Primary & Nursery School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you had Avon Heath Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. St Leonards is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. Whether your event is on Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to events in Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Step by step
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in St Leonards? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Questions from St Leonards
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. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
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 follow the site rules.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in St Leonards
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Leonards?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in St Leonards
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in St Leonards and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
A short menu keeps service quick.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Occasions we serve in St Leonards
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, especially the evening
After a service at All Saints, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- 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