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Fish and chip van hire in BH25
Planning an event in BH25? We cover New Milton, Barton on Sea and Ashley and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chips across BH25
Where we cater in BH25
Events we cater in BH25
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- See everything we do
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Fish and chip van hire across BH25
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We are frequently asked to cater company team days and community events and fairs, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
What you will pay
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Hampshire, including BH25
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Near you in New Milton
Around New Milton, we take the van to homes and venues near The Arnewood School, New Milton Junior School and The Arnewood School and the streets around them. You will also find Parish Church of St Magdalene (0.5 miles south-west) and The George Centre pub (0.5 miles south). There’s a railway station in New Milton itself: New Milton station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
A fish and chip van across BH25: what to know
From New Milton, Barton on Sea and Ashley to 3 villages and hamlets, bookings across BH25 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access. 6 of the places we cover in BH25 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue.
New Milton: For a fundraiser at a school like The Arnewood School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Magdalene, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Around midsummer it stays light in New Milton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For event organisers in BH25
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
Why a fish and chip van works
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Your questions about a fish and chip van in BH25
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
- 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