Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Alverstoke events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Alverstoke. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Barn weddings
- Engagement celebrations
- Informal weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Alverstoke
Questions from Alverstoke
Do you come out to small places like Alverstoke?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Alverstoke?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Alverstoke
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. For vow renewal parties and pre-wedding get-togethers, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Alverstoke 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 fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Alverstoke hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Alverstoke
- No kitchen needed
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. Evening food at a Alverstoke wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Weddings in Alverstoke: venues, ceremonies and travel
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. In and around Alverstoke, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Alverstoke to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For outdoor photos, West of the River Alver is close by. It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your wedding is in PO12, we can bring the van to you. Your wedding could be at a house on The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea (2.5 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Village Home pub (within half a mile north)
Events we cater in Alverstoke
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewal parties
- Food after the first dance
- Engagement parties
If you are marrying at a church near Alverstoke, such as The Little Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Also in Alverstoke
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
- 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