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Wedding fish and chip van in Beaulieu, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Beaulieu: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Rustic farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Coastal-themed receptions
Book the van in Beaulieu
Wedding fish and chip van in Beaulieu, cooked to order
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. The queue becomes a place to catch up. For evening food for day and evening guests and garden and marquee receptions, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Beaulieu, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Other occasions in Beaulieu
Occasions we serve in Beaulieu
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
These are some of the bookings we take around Beaulieu:
- Informal weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Day-after gatherings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Questions from Beaulieu
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Beaulieu?
Beaulieu Road station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
When should evening food go out?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Can the van come for the evening?
Yes. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Tell us your date and venue.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. For a summer wedding in Beaulieu, 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 is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put bins near the van
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Don’t forget your suppliers
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Weddings in Beaulieu: venues, ceremonies and travel
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings in Beaulieu come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Beaulieu, such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. Within reach of Beaulieu are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (under half a mile north). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that is your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Beaulieu, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area, and we can serve your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (less than half a mile north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Montagu Arms (under half a mile south-west)
- 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