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Party Fish and Chip Van for Furzey Lodge events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Furzey Lodge.
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
A chip van near Furzey Lodge
Party fish and chip van in Furzey Lodge, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. We’re frequently asked to cater christenings and naming days and engagement parties, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Country parties near Furzey Lodge suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Furzey Lodge
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. Midsummer parties in Furzey Lodge stay bright until about 9:25pm, but by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Common questions in Furzey Lodge
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
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.
What do children eat?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do street parties?
Often, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Furzey Lodge. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Who books party fish and chip van in Furzey Lodge?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family parties with children
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
Party venues around Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Furzey Lodge as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Furzey Lodge to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near Furzey Lodge include Beaulieu Palace House (1.2 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. Furzey Lodge is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Furzey Lodge we cover include 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).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
- 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