Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Boarhunt, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Boarhunt.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Boarhunt
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Boarhunt
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Whether it’s wedding after-parties and seaside-themed weddings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Boarhunt, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Evening food at a Boarhunt wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Boarhunt
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Across the PO17 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Boarhunt to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Portsdown Hill. If you are marrying at a church near Boarhunt, such as Church of St Nicholas, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Boarhunt include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Questions from Boarhunt
Is Boarhunt close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Nicholas: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Your venue decides, but near the reception works best. Send us a picture of the spot.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Where the van can park in Boarhunt
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Put bins near the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
Once everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave you to the party.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Nearby places to Boarhunt
What else we do in Boarhunt
Occasions we serve in Boarhunt
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Boarhunt, people book us for events such as:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Informal weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Portchester station, about 1.6 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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