Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Furzey Lodge, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Furzey Lodge and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Furzey Lodge
Fish and chip van for events in Furzey Lodge, cooked to order
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Typical bookings include festivals and country shows, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and chips.
Rural events near Furzey Lodge can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Event catering near Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. People in Furzey Lodge book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Furzey Lodge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Beaulieu Road station is about 2.8 miles away. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 2 miles of Furzey Lodge, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Furzey Lodge, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We take the van to events all over SO42. Nearby, we also serve events in East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Furzey Lodge includes Boldre Foreshore.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Furzey Lodge
Do you trade at school fairs around Furzey Lodge?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Furzey Lodge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Can the van come to Furzey Lodge?
We do. We serve events in Furzey Lodge and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Furzey Lodge?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports days
- Country shows
PTAs at schools such as Beaulieu Village Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. In Furzey Lodge, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan bins near food stalls
Plan where the queue forms.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
- 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