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Wedding fish and chip van in Calshot, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Calshot.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Evening wedding food
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Wedding fish and chip van in Calshot, fried fresh
Evening guests may have come straight from work, and day guests ate hours ago. Fresh fish and chips suits everyone. We are often asked to cater seaside-themed weddings and evening wedding food, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Calshot, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Everything is fried fresh at your wedding, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Events we cater in Calshot
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Engagement parties
- Day-after gatherings
Historic houses near Calshot include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Weddings in Calshot: venues, ceremonies and travel
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Around Calshot, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like St George, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in. It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north. With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access with the venue. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Weddings anywhere in SO45 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Calshot, we cover Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Calshot include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Calshot, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: 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 a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Calshot? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Also near Calshot
Also in Calshot
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
A chip van compared with other options
Evening food can be anything from bacon rolls to pizza. Fish and chips stands out because it’s a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Calshot hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover Calshot and the whole of Hampshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See how we price or the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Calshot
What’s the nearest station to Calshot?
Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come to Calshot?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Calshot. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. Most couples go for just after the first dance.
Does every evening guest need to eat?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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