Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Battramsley
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Wedding fish and chip van in Battramsley.
- Vow renewal parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Battramsley?
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Battramsley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Battramsley
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. We are often asked to cater wedding after-parties and laid-back receptions, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Rural weddings around Battramsley have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Weddings in Battramsley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Battramsley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Battramsley to Southampton (12 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Sway station, about 2 miles west. Marrying at Church of St John? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. With the New Forest National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We cover weddings in every part of the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Battramsley, we also cover Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1.4 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (2.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hobler Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Where the van can park in Battramsley
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Battramsley
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Towns and villages near Battramsley
More for events in Battramsley
Battramsley: your questions answered
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.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
Not every guest eats in the evening. Tell us your numbers and timings, and we will advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Put bins near the van
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding. For a summer wedding in Battramsley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Battramsley
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Battramsley book the van for occasions like:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you want countryside in your photos, Boldre Foreshore is not far.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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