Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Bridgemary
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Bridgemary.
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn weddings
Book the van in Bridgemary
Weddings in Bridgemary: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bridgemary is about 1 mile north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the PO13 area, we can bring the van to you. Bridgemary is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bridgemary to Southampton (12 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for West of the River Alver, and the countryside around Bridgemary suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Matthew's frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to weddings all over the PO13 and PO12 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Camp Road, Copse Lane and Agnew Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For weddings just outside Bridgemary, we cover Rowner (1 mile north-west), Peel Common (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east), Crofton (1 mile west) and Gosport (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Search (2.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bridgemary include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Bridgemary include Bridgemary School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Dragon pub (0.5 miles south)
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Bridgemary
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. We’re frequently asked to cater relaxed, informal receptions and weddings with a seaside feel, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a smaller place like Bridgemary, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a firm spot and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Events we cater in Bridgemary
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Bridgemary, people book us for occasions like:
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Laid-back receptions
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Bridgemary: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Matthew's?
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 about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. Evening food is the most common wedding booking for a fish and chip van. Send us your date and venue.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What time will you serve?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done. We’ll fit your running order.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Bridgemary, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
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More for events in Bridgemary
- 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