Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in New Forest, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in New Forest and across Hampshire.
- Birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Party fish and chip van in New Forest
Party fish and chip van in New Forest, fried fresh
It’s a treat that feels special without being formal: fish and chips from the van, eaten in the garden. We’re frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and reunions and family get-togethers, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near New Forest, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Party venues around New Forest
New Forest is in Hampshire. Bookings in New Forest come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. New Forest is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from New Forest to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Wherever your party is in SP6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Sillens Lane and Townsend Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Martin (1 mile north-east), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cranborne Castle Hill (4.4 miles south). The countryside around New Forest includes Western Downs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why choose party fish and chip van in New Forest?
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Kids’ birthday parties
If the day starts at Church of All Saints, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Organising for someone else?
If you are 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.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A summer party in New Forest stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to New Forest
Other occasions in New Forest
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Show us where the van would go
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Plan cover in case of showers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why New Forest hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in New Forest and across Hampshire
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
New Forest: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is New Forest too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water from us?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Mention power and water and we will confirm the rest.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
- 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