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Fish and chip van hire in SO41

A mobile fish and chip van across SO41, covering Lymington, Milford on Sea and Hordle. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

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Fish and chip van hire across SO41

Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and Fêtes, fairs and school events.

There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving.

Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
A photo 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.
Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.

Pricing in SO41

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.

Why book our van

A clear quote before booking
Rain does not stop the fryers
Something for guests to gather round
Bookings across Hampshire, including SO41

Getting a price

We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.

Landmarks near Lymington

Bookings here are frequently close to Priestlands School, Lymington Junior School and Southlands School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Thomas Tripp pub (under half a mile north) and Church of St. Thomas the Apostle (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Lymington is Lymington Town station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.9 miles north) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.

Fish and chip van hire in SO41: local guide

SO41 covers everything from Lymington, Ashley and Milford on Sea to 20 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access. The New Forest National Park is within easy reach of places across SO41, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. 26 of the places we cover in SO41 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue.

Lymington: Churches such as Church of St. Thomas the Apostle rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does. PTAs at schools such as Lymington Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Late September evenings in Lymington lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:05pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.

Is a fish and chip van right for you?

Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests do not eat pork.

Comparing caterers

When final numbers are due
Whether VAT is included
The service time, and the cost of running over
The cancellation terms

Occasions we serve in SO41

Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.

If you are planning any of these, we can help:

Work Christmas parties
Village fêtes and school fairs
Birthday celebrations
Weddings, especially the evening

What comes out of the fryer

Cod and chips

Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.

For event organisers in SO41

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 saves passing messages back and forth.

For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.

Allergies and dietary needs

Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:

Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Count children separately
Put allergy details in writing
Tell us about coeliac guests specifically

The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.

Tell people when the van opens.

Common questions in SO41

Who clears up?

The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.

What does it cost to hire the van?

We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.

Is the fish gluten-free?

Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.

How long will the queue be?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.

Is fish and chips enough as a meal?

Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.

How long are you on site?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.

Which fish do you use?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm 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

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