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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Colden Common events
Something for almost everyone: 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 Colden Common.
- Laid-back receptions
- Barn weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
Book the van in Colden Common
Wedding fish and chip van in Colden Common, cooked to order
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is usually somewhere firm for the van to park nearby. For vow renewals and anniversaries and second-day and after-party food, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Colden Common, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Colden Common
Which station is closest to Colden Common?
Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: 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 there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What time will you serve?
At the time you choose. After the first dance is the most popular time.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Colden Common
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For weddings in Colden Common, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Shawford Down, and the countryside around Colden Common suits an outdoor reception. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre.
We serve weddings across the SO21 and SO50 postcode area. Streets in the area include St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Colden Common include Thornden School (2 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Colden Common, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s 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 early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
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 Colden Common, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wedding.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Include the band, photographer and venue staff
- Put bins near the van
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Perfect for your wedding in Colden Common
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Laid-back receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
Marrying at Church of the Holy Trinity? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- 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