Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Pilley
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.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Pilley
Where the van can park in Pilley
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our fish and chip van for events in Pilley
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it’s church fêtes and club open days, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
At a fête or show near Pilley, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree who removes waste
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Pilley hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Pilley
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
These are some of the bookings we take in Pilley and Hampshire:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
Church fêtes, at churches such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Pilley events: pitches and permissions
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. People in Pilley book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Lymington Town station is about 1.5 miles away. A school like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 3 miles of Pilley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 3 miles of Pilley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in SO41 start with a parking spot for the van. Your event could be at a house on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Pilley, we also cover Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Pilley include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priestlands School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles west)
Towns and villages near Pilley
Also in Pilley
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Pilley
Can you come to a school fair in Pilley?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Pilley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can the van come to Pilley?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Pilley and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. For an evening event in Pilley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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