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Fish and chip van for parties in Ringwood, Hampshire
Party fish and chip van in Ringwood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in Ringwood
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Autumn and winter parties in Ringwood get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:05pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get an access check and a clear price.
- On the day, we park up and get the fryers going.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Party fish and chip van in Ringwood, cooked to order
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. Typical bookings include neighbourhood get-togethers and leaving parties, with gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Parties around Ringwood are often relaxed garden affairs. A chip van fits right in. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ringwood
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Perfect for your party in Ringwood
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
In Ringwood and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family reunions
Parks such as Avon Heath Country Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Count children separately
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
A few lights around the van look great.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Ringwood questions
Can you serve after a service at Trinity Congregational Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Hosting a chip van party in Ringwood
Ringwood is in Hampshire. For parties in Ringwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ringwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ringwood to Southampton (18 miles away).
A christening at Trinity Congregational Church followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. Within reach of Ringwood are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ringwood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We serve parties across BH24. Whether your party is on Addison Square, High Street and Market Place or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Ringwood include the A31 and A338, so getting the van to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Poulner (1 mile north-east), Hightown (1 mile south-east), Upper Kingston (1 mile south), Blashford (1 mile north) and Crow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood Church of England Infant School (under half a mile south-west) and Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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