Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Abshot events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Abshot.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Wedding after-parties
Planning an event in Abshot?
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Abshot
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. We’re frequently asked to cater day-after gatherings and relaxed, informal receptions, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural weddings around Abshot have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Abshot questions
Is Abshot close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Will the van be in our photos?
Many couples love having it in the photos. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van come for the evening?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Abshot
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. In and around Abshot, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Abshot is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. After a ceremony at a church like St John, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO14, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Abshot, we also cover Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Abshot includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff in your numbers.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Abshot, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- We pack up when service is finished, leaving the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Abshot? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. Fish and chips fills people up. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Abshot
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Abshot and the whole of Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Abshot
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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Events we cater in Abshot
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal, which helps the budget go further.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Abshot book the van for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Day-after gatherings
Holly Hill Woodland Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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