Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Ashurst, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Ashurst? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Milestone birthdays
- Children’s parties
- Street parties
A chip van near Ashurst
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Party fish and chip van in Ashurst, cooked to order
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for retirement parties and family celebrations after a christening.
Country parties near Ashurst suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Towns and villages near Ashurst
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Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in.
Put the menu up by the van.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Ashurst drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Ashurst: homes, halls and local tips
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. For a party in Ashurst, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Among the historic houses close to Ashurst are Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.8 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.9 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. From Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Ashurst we cover include Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashurst include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Ashurst include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Questions from Ashurst
We are gathering after a service at Colbury Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve near the sea around Ashurst?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do street parties?
Often, yes. Start the road closure application early.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ashurst?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- 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