Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van in The Hummicks
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in The Hummicks.
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Fresh fish and chips in The Hummicks
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Party fish and chip van in The Hummicks, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Whether it is christenings and naming days and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Near The Hummicks, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in The Hummicks? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in The Hummicks
It’s a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
If the day starts at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
A chip van compared with other options
Hiring a hall and a caterer adds up. A van on the drive keeps it simple. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
The Hummicks: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
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’ll follow the site rules.
What do you need at the house?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we will say what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, generally. Let us know numbers and ages.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Nearby places to The Hummicks
What else we do in The Hummicks
Parties in The Hummicks: homes, halls and local tips
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. For a party in The Hummicks, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around The Hummicks. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from The Hummicks to Southampton (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (0.9 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If guests are coming by rail, Beaulieu Road station is about 4.2 miles away. The Hummicks is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We serve parties across the SO42 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to parties in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ensure the van can park legally
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- A photo of the parking spot helps
Have bins and napkins by the van.
A few lights around the van look great.
How the day works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. A summer party in The Hummicks stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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