Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Setley, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Setley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Vow renewal parties
Planning an event in Setley?
Wedding fish and chip van in Setley, fried fresh
We park close to the reception, and guests drift out to queue and chat. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for marquee and garden weddings and barn and farm weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Setley, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Setley
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover Setley as standard, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Setley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in SO42, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For weddings just outside Setley, we cover Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to 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).
- Nearby, you’ll find Foresters Arms (0.7 miles north)
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Setley, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
FAQs for Setley
Do you come out to small places like Setley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How many portions do we need?
Usually most, not all. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Can the van park by the marquee?
That is up to your venue, but close to the party is best. Send us a photo of the spot.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Setley.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put bins near the van
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Sending tables up in turn keeps the queue short if you have plenty of guests.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Why Setley hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Setley and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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