Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Setley, Hampshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Setley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Setley events
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. By late September, sunset in Setley is around 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in Setley, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Setley. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Somewhere as small as Setley, 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, dry ground is the key. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Places near Setley
Also in Setley
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Setley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Setley?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Setley book the van for events such as:
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff thank-you lunches
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Fish and chip van hire around Setley
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Setley and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Setley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Setley is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. Setley is within about 5 miles of the sea, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42, so your event can be anywhere in it. 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. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (0.7 miles north)
Setley: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
- 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