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Fish and chip van hire in SO43
Fish and chip van hire across SO43, from Lyndhurst, Emery Down and Minstead. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chips across SO43
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- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
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Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire across SO43
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in SO43. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy.
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
What you’ll pay
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover SO43 and the whole of Hampshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Lyndhurst
We park up for events around St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School, Church of Our Lady and St Edward and Fox And Hounds Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Lyndhurst includes Copythorne Common.
Chip van hire across SO43
SO43 covers everything from Lyndhurst, Emery Down and Minstead to 5 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Parts of SO43 are within a few miles of the New Forest National Park, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.
Lyndhurst: If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.4 miles north-east. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of Our Lady and St Edward, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Around midsummer it stays light in Lyndhurst until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Why a fish and chip van works
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
What affects the price in SO43
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in SO43? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Common questions in SO43
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
- 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