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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Milford on Sea events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Milford on Sea.
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Milford on Sea
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
About our fish and chip van for events in Milford on Sea
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and village fêtes, with curry sauce, sausage and chips and chips.
Summer fairs around Milford on Sea are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
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What else we do in Milford on Sea
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Milford on Sea? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Access that avoids crowds
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. December events in Milford on Sea lose the light at about 4:05pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Milford on Sea
Milford on Sea is about 3 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. People in Milford on Sea book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Milford on Sea, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Milford on Sea, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Love Lane and Greenbanks Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Lymore (1 mile north-east), Keyhaven (1 mile east), Everton (1 mile north), Lower Pennington (2 miles north-east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (13 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Schools near Milford on Sea include Priestlands School (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Milford on Sea
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Milford on Sea
Hot food keeps families around.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Milford on Sea
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.
Do you trade at school fairs around Milford on Sea?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
- 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