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Wedding fish and chip van in Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Wedding fish and chip van in Fordingbridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
- Anniversary celebrations
Book the van in Fordingbridge
Wedding fish and chip van in Fordingbridge, fried fresh
We agree timings with you and your venue, so the food fits your running order. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and vow renewals and anniversaries, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a smaller place like Fordingbridge, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need a firm spot and access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Fordingbridge 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.
- You share 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Fordingbridge?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. Guests queue, chat and come back smiling.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Fordingbridge:
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Second-day and after-party food
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Blashford Lakes.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
Places near Fordingbridge
Other occasions in Fordingbridge
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fordingbridge?
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Do not forget your suppliers
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Name a friend or coordinator as our contact
Most couples serve evening food between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the SP6 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Fordingbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Fordingbridge to Southampton (17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Fordingbridge are Breamore House (2.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on catering vans, so check early if that’s your venue. If you are marrying at a church near Fordingbridge, such as St Mary's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
For weddings in SP6, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Station Road and Picket Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A338 and B3078, Fordingbridge is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Fordingbridge includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Fordingbridge questions
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, that is what most couples book us for. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How many portions do we need?
That depends on your day. Many couples cater for most of the evening list.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Fordingbridge?
Yes, we do. Fordingbridge is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What affects the price in Fordingbridge
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Working with your venue
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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