Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Botley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Botley.
- Day-after gatherings
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
Wedding fish and chip van in Botley
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Botley
Some evening guests arrive without having eaten, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for rustic farm weddings and engagement celebrations.
Weddings in a place like Botley frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Botley
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How many evening guests should we cater for?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you do evening food for weddings?
Of course. It’s our most popular wedding booking. Tell us your date and venue.
Will guests take photos at the van?
Lots of couples ask for a photo at the van. If you’d rather not, we will park out of shot where possible.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done and before the party really gets going.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Botley
What else we do in Botley
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Botley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Botley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
For guests travelling by train, Botley station is about 0.8 miles away. Historic houses near Botley include South Stoneham House (4.6 miles west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of the SO30 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Botley sits on or near the A334, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Close by, we cover weddings in Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Botley include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (less than half a mile east)
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Evening food at a Botley 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. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Botley?
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where the van can park near the party.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewal parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Barn weddings
- Engagement parties
If you want countryside in your photos, Swanwick Lakes isn’t far, and the countryside around Botley suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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