Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Stonehills events
We bring a fish and chip van across Stonehills and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Care home visits
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Stonehills
How our fish and chip van hire works in Stonehills
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. For garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Stonehills, a field, yard or drive is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Questions from Stonehills
Do you come out to small places like Stonehills?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Stonehills?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Stonehills
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Stonehills book the van for events such as:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
Nearby places to Stonehills
Other occasions in Stonehills
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Fish and chip van hire around Stonehills
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stonehills and nearby villages. Stonehills is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Stonehills to Southampton (7 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Stonehills are Beaulieu Palace House (4.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. PTAs at schools such as Fawley Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Stonehills is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Stonehills is within about 3 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
For events in SO45, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Stonehills and Fawley Bypass, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Stonehills we cover include Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stonehills include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Stonehills include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Falcon Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Light matters for evening service: in Stonehills, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Put allergy details in writing
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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