Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Broadgate
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Broadgate.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
- Coastal-themed receptions
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Broadgate
The smell of fish and chips drifting across the reception does the inviting. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Whether it’s relaxed, informal receptions and day-after gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
A wedding in a small place like Broadgate often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broadgate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Common questions in Broadgate
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mark: 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.
Is Broadgate close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you come to Broadgate?
We do. Broadgate is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Towns and villages near Broadgate
What else we do in Broadgate
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, sunset in Broadgate is about 9:25pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, rough numbers and when you’d like the food.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival and serving times with you and your venue.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Broadgate, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Where the van can park in Broadgate
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Events we cater in Broadgate
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:
- Barn weddings
- Wedding after-parties
- Vow renewal parties
- Relaxed, informal receptions
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Planning wedding fish and chips in Broadgate
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Weddings in Broadgate are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Broadgate to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Flexford Nature Reserve, and the countryside around Broadgate suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to Broadgate are South Stoneham House (4.9 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (0.9 miles 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