Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Catisfield, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Catisfield and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Anniversary celebrations
- Barn weddings
Planning an event in Catisfield?
Weddings in Catisfield: venues, ceremonies and travel
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. In and around Catisfield, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Catisfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Holly Hill Woodland Park is close by, and the countryside around Catisfield suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. With the coast within about 4 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
For weddings in PO15 and PO14, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wedding could be at a house on Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For weddings just outside Catisfield, we cover Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Catisfield include The Henry Cort Community College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Fishermans Arms (0.5 miles north-west)
Wedding fish and chip van in Catisfield, cooked to order
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for memorable photos. Whether it is rustic farm weddings and vow renewal parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
Weddings in a place like Catisfield 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. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Catisfield, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Catisfield? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Catisfield
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Catisfield from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not 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.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Will guests take photos at the van?
It normally ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
For event organisers in Catisfield
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Catisfield? 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.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so we are ready at the agreed time.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Catisfield?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing sits out drying up. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Catisfield and the whole of Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
See how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Catisfield
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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