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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Sway
Bring the chip shop to your event in Sway. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events in Sway
Community events around Sway
Sway is about 3 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For an event in Sway, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Sway is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Luke's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like St Luke's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 3 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sway, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in SO41, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Anderwood Drive and Cruse Close, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Mead End (1 mile west), Tiptoe (1 mile south-west), Hordle (2 miles south), Ashley (2 miles south-west) and Bashley (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (3 miles south-west) and Ringwood (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include Forest Heath Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Fish and chip van for events in Sway, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Around Sway, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Give us an idea of numbers
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. For an evening event in Sway, 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.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Sway? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Sway
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sway and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, Sway has its own station, Sway station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
FAQs for Sway
Can you serve near the sea around Sway?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Sway?
Sway has its own station: Sway station.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Also in Sway
- 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