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Wedding fish and chip van in Cowesfield Gate, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cowesfield Gate.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement parties
- Evening food for day and evening guests
A chip van near Cowesfield Gate
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Cowesfield Gate
Evening food keeps the party going, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. Whether it is barn and farm weddings and second-day and after-party food, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
A wedding in a small place like Cowesfield Gate often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Cowesfield Gate
Organising a club, school or community event in Cowesfield Gate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
Evening food generally goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Cowesfield Gate?
It is ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there’s room to park the van close by.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Cowesfield Gate book the van for events such as:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
For guests travelling by train, Dean station is about 2.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At a December wedding in Cowesfield Gate, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook to order on the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our spot and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Cowesfield Gate? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Cowesfield Gate
Cowesfield Gate is about 6 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For weddings in Cowesfield Gate, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Cowesfield Gate. Cowesfield Gate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Within reach of Cowesfield Gate are historic houses such as Landford Manor (2.3 miles south) and Mottisfont Abbey (3.8 miles north-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51 and SP5, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Bunny Lane and Cowesfield or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (5.7 miles east).
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cowesfield Gate
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
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Cowesfield Gate questions
Do you come out to small places like Cowesfield Gate?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Cowesfield Gate?
Dean station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Cowesfield Gate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cowesfield Gate is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cowesfield Gate.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat at a wedding in Cowesfield Gate. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Cowesfield Gate
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- 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