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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Pilley Bailey, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Pilley Bailey.
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Pilley Bailey events
Fairs, fêtes and events in Pilley Bailey
Pilley Bailey is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Pilley Bailey and the surrounding area. Pilley Bailey is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.9 miles south. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Bull Hill (1 mile south-east), Pilley (1 mile south-west), Portmore (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile south-west) and Boldre (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.1 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
Fish and chip van for events in Pilley Bailey, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For club open days and crew and volunteer catering, we’ll put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Pilley Bailey can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pilley Bailey? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Pilley Bailey questions
Can you come to a school fair in Pilley Bailey?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you serve near the sea around Pilley Bailey?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in Pilley Bailey have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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We keep cooking in the rain.
Whatever the occasion in Pilley Bailey, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
A school like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree when volunteers will eat
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
- 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