Hampshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Fareham events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Fareham.
- Barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Laid-back receptions
Book the van in Fareham
Events we cater in Fareham
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Wedding after-parties
It’s worth telling train travellers that Fareham has its own station, Fareham station.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Wedding fish and chip van in Fareham, fried fresh
Evening guests may have come straight from work, while day guests last ate in the afternoon. Hot food fried to order looks after both. Whether it’s food after the first dance and barn and farm weddings, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a town like Fareham, a church ceremony and a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That suits a chip van perfectly: the van parks beside the marquee or in the hall car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
How the day works
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. At a December wedding in Fareham, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Fareham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Bacon rolls and pizza are popular evening choices too. A chip van gives a more filling, proper meal that guests remember. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wedding.
What you get with us
- Events in Fareham and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Places near Fareham
Other occasions in Fareham
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Fareham: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Fareham?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Fareham?
Fareham has its own station: Fareham station.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Fareham
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
Weddings in Fareham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Fareham come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Portsdown Hill is close by, and the countryside around Fareham suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as St John The Evangelist frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding at a home on Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. With the A27 and A32 close by, Fareham is simple for us to get to for your wedding. If your venue is just outside Fareham, we also cover Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Fareham is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for weddings.
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Fareham Academy (0.5 miles south) and Wykeham House School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Lord Arthur Lee pub (0.7 miles east)
- 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