Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Furzey Lodge events
Fish and chip van hire in Furzey Lodge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire for Furzey Lodge events
About our fish and chip van hire in Furzey Lodge
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer get-togethers and festive get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as Furzey Lodge, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Questions from Furzey Lodge
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Furzey Lodge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Occasions we serve in Furzey Lodge
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
Among the historic houses close to Furzey Lodge are Beaulieu Palace House (1.2 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
Fish and chip van hire around Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Events in Furzey Lodge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Furzey Lodge to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Beaulieu Village Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, Beaulieu Road station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Furzey Lodge is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Furzey Lodge is within about 6 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We cover events in every part of SO42. If your venue is just outside Furzey Lodge, we also cover East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Furzey Lodge includes Boldre Foreshore.
What affects the price in Furzey Lodge
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Furzey Lodge, and we will check the date and send a price.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evenings in Furzey Lodge stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO42 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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