Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Setley
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Setley and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Setley events
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Setley
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. For church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports club events and race days, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Setley, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Setley?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Community events around Setley
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Setley is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Setley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Setley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Brockenhurst station is about 0.6 miles away. A school like Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about a mile is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Setley, 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. Streets in the area include Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (0.7 miles north)
Nearby places to Setley
What else we do in Setley
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Setley
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Setley?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What can visitors choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Setley
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Setley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Setley, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Put bins near the queue.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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