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Wedding fish and chip van in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Chilworth Old Village and across Southampton.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Rustic farm weddings
A chip van near Chilworth Old Village
About our wedding fish and chip van in Chilworth Old Village
Timings are planned with you and the venue, so the food fits your running order. We are frequently asked to cater engagement parties and marquee and garden weddings, with curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Chilworth Old Village, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Chilworth Old Village
Having the party 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.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Chilworth Old Village
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Chilworth Old Village from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chilworth Old Village.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Occasions we serve in Chilworth Old Village
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which is reassuring for an outdoor wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Informal weddings
- Food after the first dance
- Barn weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
For outdoor photos, Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We arrive during the reception and set up quietly, so we’re ready at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
A chip van compared with other options
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Chilworth Old Village
Also in Chilworth Old Village
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO16, we can bring the van to you. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Historic houses near Chilworth Old Village include South Stoneham House (2.8 miles south-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.7 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Chilworth Old Village, such as Church of St Denys, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the coast within about 5 miles, fish and chips suits a seaside-style wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We take the van to weddings all over the SO16 postcode area. For weddings just outside Chilworth Old Village, we cover Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Chilworth Old Village include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, sunset in Chilworth Old Village is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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