Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Mount Pleasant: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
- Birthday parties
Book the van in Mount Pleasant
Party fish and chip van in Mount Pleasant, cooked to order
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. For family reunions and family celebrations after a christening, we will put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Mount Pleasant, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the route. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention the van to neighbours
Keep the queue away from the road.
Finish with the birthday cake.
Planning a party in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Around Mount Pleasant, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Mount Pleasant is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Mount Pleasant is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Mount Pleasant, we also cover Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Hobler Public House (1 mile north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A venue plus caterer can be expensive. A van on the drive keeps it simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Mount Pleasant hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Mount Pleasant
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Also near Mount Pleasant
Other occasions in Mount Pleasant
Questions from Mount Pleasant
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your party. A summer party in Mount Pleasant stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events we cater in Mount Pleasant
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, so it is ideal for family parties.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Mount Pleasant book the van for events such as:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
If guests are coming by rail, Sway station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Mount Pleasant? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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