Hampshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Curbridge, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding across Curbridge and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Day-after gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Curbridge
About our wedding fish and chip van in Curbridge
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and hot fish and chips hits the spot. For informal weddings and evening food for day and evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Curbridge suits a chip van. We need level, firm ground and a way in. Timings are planned around your wedding, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, fish and chips is hot and fresh, and nothing has been out for hours. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Curbridge hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Getting married in Curbridge?
Curbridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For weddings in Curbridge, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Swanwick Lakes is not far, and the countryside around Curbridge suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
We take the van to weddings all over SO30 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Tanners Brook Close, Loddon Close and Oakhanger Close, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to weddings in Curdridge (1 mile north), Botley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (3 miles north-west), Waltham Chase (3 miles north-east) and Durley (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Curbridge include Swanwick Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Jockey pub (under half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Curbridge
Which station is closest to Curbridge?
Botley station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Evening food is exactly what we do. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Give us a contact for the day who is not the couple
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Have napkins handy: fish and chips is finger food after dark.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening food at a Curbridge wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: 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.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh 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
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
- 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