Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Ossemsley, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Ossemsley and the surrounding area.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Book the van in Ossemsley
Ossemsley: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St John?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Party fish and chip van in Ossemsley, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. Whether it is birthday parties and get-togethers with old friends, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Ossemsley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Ossemsley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning a party in Ossemsley
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the BH25 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ossemsley to Southampton (15 miles away).
For party guests on the train, New Milton station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Ossemsley are Avon Tyrrell House (3.4 miles north-west) and Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often 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 Ossemsley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Anywhere in BH25, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a party at a home on Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Ossemsley, we also cover Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
Keep the queue away from the road.
Plan cover in case of showers.
A chip van compared with other options
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Occasions we serve in Ossemsley
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ossemsley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
More for events in Ossemsley
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. For a late-May party in Ossemsley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- First, tell us about your party.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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